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The author dissects myths and facts to assist students, parents, and teachers in thinking critically about Thanksgiving.
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This resource from the RIDGE Project serves as an example of a job description for a fatherhood regional coordinator position. This resource can be used a guide for your organization to create a description for positions at your organization.
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The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to outline the partnership relationship of the State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) with The RIDGE Project in creating safer communities and healthier families. This MOU is entered into as a written agreement of an existing relationship of service provision by The RIDGE Project within correctional institutions governed by the ODRC.
This MOU can be used as a guide if your organization is looking to create or be apart of an MOU.
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Money Habitudes is a simple but powerful tool to help people talk about money. The award-winning decks of cards are easy to use and provide new insights in a fun, game-like format. They can be used by professionals and non-professionals when working with individuals, couples or groups. Often used as an introductory exercise or icebreaker, they also work well as a standalone activity or as a module within a larger program. Used for sessions between 15 minutes and 2 hours, the cards are frequently included as part of programs that include: pre-marital, marriage enrichment, couples counseling,…
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Fatherwork provides stories, ideas, and activities to encourage generative fathering. Fatherwork contains over 300 pages of information, including stories from fathers illustrating "fatherwork" across various contexts (across the lifespan, in challenging circumstances, etc.); the authors' ideas on generative fathering including their theory, numerous metaphors of fathering in many contexts; and hundreds of activities that fathers can do with children of various ages. (Author abstract modified)
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Ravenell (2006) reports that a review of health and health perceptions in young African American men (15-45 years old) finds that African American males are disproportionately affected by accidental injury, human immunodeficiency virus and cardiovascular disease. These conditions are preventable and are amenable to primary care intervention yet young African American men underutilize primary care health services. Because healthcare utilization is strongly dependent on health beliefs, the purpose of this qualitative study was to identify and explore young African American men's perceptions of…
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This article represents the unveiling of a series of articles addressing the issue of domestic violence. It is the beginning of this author's scripted actualization of the issue as informed by numerous professional individuals, entities, and victims of domestic violence. It is offered as a catalyst of transformation in our commitment to child wellness through healthy marriages and responsible parenting. The purpose of this article is to provide preliminary inroads into the exploration of issues of domestic violence for lay individuals committed to healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood.…
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The Logic Model can help organizations design and implement more effective programs. It guides you from your present situation to your long-term goal through a series of progressive steps beginning with activities that lead to outputs and outcomes. As important, the Logic Model helps you to develop a more detailed action plan you can use to check off milestones as they are achieved or to reassess next steps as problems arise.
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This tool will help you assess the degree to which your organization's operations encourage father involvement in the activities and programs offered by your organization. (Author abstract)
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Research has shown that when both parents are actively and positively involved in their children's lives, children are more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. Over the past several years, many initiatives have been started to foster the positive involvement of fathers with their children. This document provides a sample of information on father involvement. (Author abstract).http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/poptopics/fatherinvolvement.html
