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Join the Sedgwick County Health Department’s Fatherhood Program for the 2025 Fatherhood Summit: Empowered Dads Elevate Families on June 26 and June 27 at the Courtyard Wichita at Old Town.

The summit brings together community members, experts, and service organizations to strengthen the future of fathering support. All are welcome, and there is no cost to register or attend. Click here to learn more!

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What is the Fatherhood Program?

The Fatherhood Program is a FREE in person or online program for fathers and partners that follows the Fathering in 15™ curriculum. The Fatherhood Program offers opportunities to engage in conversations and activities to enhance parenting skills and establish healthy behaviors that can improve family relationships.

How it Works

Fathering in 15™ offers topics related to being a father and partner. Each session is intended to be completed in 15 minutes. Participants go through each session at their own pace, with the help of the Fatherhood Coordinator. Topics include:

  • Goal setting
  • Family history
  • Fathering skills
  • Child Development
  • Managing Money
  • And more!

Eligibility

The Fatherhood Program Services are available to all families in Sedgwick County regardless of race, ethnicity, financial status, or legal residency including:

  • Fathers or partners of expectant mothers who are enrolled in Healthy Babies Universal Home Visiting services
  • Fathers or partners of mothers with children ages 0-12 months who are enrolled in Healthy Babies Universal Home Visiting services
  • Click here for information about Home Visiting

Enrollment

To enroll in the Fatherhood Program or request more information:

  • Complete a referral form
  • Call 316-660-7433
  • Email fatherhood@sedgwick.gov
  • Stop by our office 1900 E. 9th St N., Wichita, KS 67214
  • Scan the QR code or visit https://schd.online/father-eng (English) or https://schd.online/father-esp (Spanish)

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Fatherhood Program Important Links 

  • The Fatherhood Program brochure 
  • The Fatherhood Program Flyer {English} {Spanish}

This resource is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $753,078 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. Produced through the full or partial support of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The content of this publication may not necessarily reflect the views of KDHE.

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