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The DadTalk blog features insights from dads and Responsible Fatherhood practitioners from around the country. Its goal is to start conversations about important issues surrounding fatherhood and programs for fathers today.

Jun 22, 2015

Father’s Day and Every Day, Take Time to Be a Dad

On Sunday, millions of kids across America celebrated their dads, and everything they’ve done for them. If you’re a dad, you’ll know that it’s an incredibly special and rewarding role. Sure, it has its challenges and may not always be easy but it…

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Kenneth Braswell

Executive Director; Project Director

Fathers Incorporated; National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

Rick Johnson

Founder and Director

Better Dads

Patricia Littlejohn

President

South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families

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Apr 23, 2014

Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month: Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!

Ed. Note: This story originally appeared on the ACF Family Room Blog.

Celebrate your children's milestones

My 13-month-old son is already the embodiment of what I hope for most as a parent; William is happiness and light personified. I am constantly amazed at how quickly he changes in appearance and ability. I know his father and I will support him as he endeavors to reach milestones throughout his young life and into adulthood. And I know we will celebrate these moments within the unique context that is William.

Given that April is Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, it…

Dec 4, 2013

Divorced Father of Three Turns Life Around for Family

Ed. note: This post originally appeared as an ACF Region 8 Success Story.

My name is Kyle Adolf and I am writing this story to explain the positive affect the Head Start program has had on my family. The Head Start program has had a profound influence on my family as all three of my young children have attended and graduated from the program.

My oldest son, Sean, attended Head Start during a time when his mother and I were still married. Sean has been diagnosed with AD/HD and high-functioning autism. During the time he was enrolled in Head Start he was not yet diagnosed…

Featured Authors

Kenneth Braswell

Executive Director; Project Director

Fathers Incorporated; National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

Rick Johnson

Founder and Director

Better Dads

Patricia Littlejohn

President

South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families

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