{"id":11920,"date":"2021-06-15T07:51:14","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T11:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfsri.org\/?p=11920"},"modified":"2021-06-15T07:51:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T11:51:14","slug":"happy-fathers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrensfriendri.org\/2021\/06\/15\/happy-fathers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Father&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Children\u2019s Friend we believe when fathers are actively involved in their child\u2019s life the whole family thrives.&nbsp; We continue to actively engage fathers in all of our programs and services and are proud to further enhance our fatherhood initiatives through a workforce training program designed specifically for fathers.&nbsp; Through collaborations with Amos House, Groundworks RI and The Steel Yard, our comprehensive job training program introduces participants to basic carpentry, environmental services and welding. Successful participants receive numerous certifications, including OSHA-10 certification; HAZWOPER-40 (Hazardous waste operation and removal) certification; Lead RRP (removal, renovation and painting); CPR\/First Aid; Forklift training&nbsp;and a Metal Working certificate.&nbsp; Throughout the 12-weeks, Dads also receive Job Readiness Training such as resume writing, job search techniques, and effective interviewing and communication skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In additional to gaining valuable employment skills our dads concurrently participate in parenting groups to further promote healthy relationships and positive parenting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an agency whose mission is focused on improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island\u2019s most vulnerable children, we have long recognized the important role fathers play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to all of the Dads that are making a difference in their child\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information regarding our fatherhood initiatives please contact Susan Grant at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sgrant@cfsri.org\">sgrant@cfsri.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">WHAT IS A DAD?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A dad is someone who<br \/>wants to catch you before you fall<br \/>but instead picks you up,<br \/>brushes you off,<br \/>and lets you try again.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A dad is someone who<br \/>wants to keep you from making mistakes<br \/>but instead lets you find your own way,<br \/>even though his heart breaks in silence<br \/>when you get hurt.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A dad is someone who<br \/>holds you when you cry,<br \/>scolds you when you break the rules,<br \/>shines with pride when you succeed,<br \/>and has faith in you even when you fail\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>-Author Unknown<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsri.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/webdana-798x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8114\" width=\"200\" height=\"256\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dana Mullen<br \/>Chief of Programs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Children\u2019s Friend we believe when fathers are actively involved in their child\u2019s life the whole family thrives.&nbsp; 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