Mission
CTF’s Fatherhood Initiative works to advance activities that support fathers and their families and the family support professionals who work with them.

Professional Networking and Training
CTF created the Fatherhood Initiative to advance activities and training that support fathers, their families, and the professionals who work with them. At the core of this work is the Fathers & Family Network (F&FN), a networking and training group of over 1,500 professionals that meets regularly in six regions of the state. The result is increased competency for professionals, better coordination of services and greater public awareness of the important role that fathers have in their families.

Integrating Fatherhood Services
CTF has moved to integrate fatherhood services into all its initiatives. This includes the development of a fatherhood component for Healthy Families Massachusetts, a voluntary home visiting program that provides information and support to all first-time parents age 20 and under. CTF also funds fatherhood programs through its Parenting Education programs and the Massachusetts Family Center.

Resource Material
CTF developed the Fatherhood Resource Guide, the only listing of its kind in the state. The guide also includes tips for fathers to be better parents.

Learn how the Fatherhood Initiative helped one young dad break the cycle of neglect.