"Involved Fathers benefit children, families and communities"
“Research has shown that the positive involvement of fathers
is a key factor in the healthy development of children.”
-Dad Central Ontario
-Dad Central Ontario
Research has shown that the positive involvement of fathers is a key factor in the healthy development of children. However, personal, social and economic factors not only determine the health of fathers and their children, but influence their regular interactions with their families and community supports, in addition to the positive contributions they make to their communities.
The ANKOBEA Fatherhood Initiative is dedicated to supporting children, families and communities, by providing interactive parenting programs, resources, mentoring services and advocacy supports to fathers who often feel marginalized and unsupported. Our approach to supporting families is to educate, empower and inspire men from various walks of life to develop a lens of personal awareness, empathy, respect and care as engaged and involved fathers.
When we talk about involved fathers, what do we mean? Any kind of involvement, good or bad? Obviously not.
We mean a father who knows and enjoys his kids, one who shares with his partner the work and the play of raising them, one who understands them well and can handle their daily routines. We mean a man who has his own direct, close relationship with his children.
Parenting Programs
We offer a variety of child-centered parenting programs that engage and empower fathers.
Mentoring
& Advocacy
We provide fathers with one-on-one & group mentoring services and intermediary / advocacy supports with service agencies.
Support & Resources
We provide and connect fathers to a range of resource booklets, web links and other important resources for fathers.
With over 35 years of experience, we’ve helped hundreds of men and fathers hone their parenting prowess and develop key life skills that benefit the lives of their children, families and communities.
