Healthy Babies Fatherhood Program
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
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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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.