Indiana Center for Family, School & Community Partnerships
PARTNERS IN LEARNING
Vol. 1:2 ~ Spring 1998
In 1997, 54 fatherhood programs in Indiana received
state funding to provide a wide range of support services to fathers and
families. Last October, about 250 Hoosiers participated in the second "Governor's
Conference on Fathers and Families." Clearly, the focus on fathers
is growing in our state, as it is across the country.
This groundswell of interest has resulted in a wide variety of fatherhood
programs that reach not only "traditional" dads, but teen fathers,
non-custodial fathers, fathers-to-be, incarcerated fathers, step-fathers,
and other father-figures.
Inside this issue, you'll find strategies for getting males involved
as well as highlights of a few programs from around the state.
While these programs look very different, they convey a common message
that validates what many dads have long known--when they are positively
involved, their children do better.
CONTENTS:
 What a Difference a Dad Makes Gives
highlights of a new report released by the US Department of Education that
emphasizes the important role that fathers can play in helping their children
learn.
Simple Strategies for Involving Men: It's worth
the effort! Provides several suggestions to consider when the focus
is on getting men involved in their children's education.
What are Dads Doing in Indiana? Provides
information about some of the many programs for Indiana fathers, grandfathers,
uncles, brothers and other interested males, including Security Dads, PTA,
Dads of Warren Central, It's My Child Too and others.
Good Resources A growing collection
of helpful books and other publications that offer information about family
involvement in their children's education.
Partners in Learning is written
and produced 3/year by The Family Connection of St. Joseph County for the
Indiana Center for Family, School & Community Partnerships. The newsletter
was developed under a grant from the Department of Education to the Indiana
Parent Information Network, Inc. However, newsletter contents do not necessarily
represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not
assume endorsement by the Federal Goverment. For more information, contact:
FSC Partnerships, 4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 105, Indianapolis IN 46205
~ phone: 317-205-2595 ~ fax: 317-251-7488 ~ email: fscp@indy.net
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