Our Native communities suffer from high rates of fatherlessness. One of the contributing factors to fatherlessness is addiction. Join this ask the expert session for a facilitated discussion and open forum with subject matter experts who will answer your practical questions regarding with fathers struggling with addiction and how fatherhood programming can provide support for recovery. Prior to the session, we will gather feedback from you about what you would like to learn about the topic from the experts. Your participation is encouraged during the session, and additional questions will be taken at that time.
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A prior webinar helped lay the foundation to understanding the connection between fatherlessness and addiction and key strategies for implementing fatherhood program to support fathers struggling with addiction. We strongly encourage you to review the webinar recording prior to joining the Ask the Expert session: https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/trainings/TR01310304/TRI1310306/investing-in-fat…
Objectives:
Upon completion of this session, you will be able to:
• Describe the benefits of fatherhood programs
• Identify resources for developing a fatherhood program
• Develop strategies for working with fathers struggling with addiction
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