Minnesota Fathers & Families Network
enhances healthy father-child and family relationships
by promoting initiativesthat inform public policy and further develop the field of
fatherhood practitioners statewide

 

Minnesota Fathers and Familes Network is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2013.   MFFN
will be showcasing its history, hearing from past board members and staff, and looking
forward to the next 10 plus years working with and for fathers and families. 

 

 

 

Daddy Pack

Just in time for Father's Day, order the Daddy Pack for only $20.  The Daddy Pack includes a handy cinch pack, The Daddy Book (everything a new father needs to know), and a deck of playing cards (each card has a different activity to do with your children).  This is the perfect gift for that new or experienced father in your life. 

 

Contact Morgan Streeter at mailto:mstreeter@mnfathers.org to order. Or link through our website:  Daddy Packs

MFFN Annual Report


Link to it here: 2012 Annual Report.pdf  

 

 

 

 

Membership

The Minnesota Fathers & Families Network is dedicated to supporting effective programs to enhance the responsible involvement of fathers in the lives of children, families and the community. As a professional development and networking organization, MFFN will help you to strengthen your work, learn from others around the state, and build the field of fatherhood and family services practitioners.  MFFN offers a range of membership options to meet your needs.  Membership is open to the public.  Link to our Membership page for additional information:  Become a Member  or link here to register online:  Minnesota Fathers & Families Network Membership Enrollment


MFFN Toolkit available with paid membership.

 

Enewsletters

May Enewsletter: May 2013.pdf
April Enewsletter:  April 2013.pdf
March Enewsletter:  March 2013.pdf
February Enewsletter: February 2013.pdf
January Enewsletter: January 2013.pdf
December Enewsletter: December 2012.pdf
November Enewsletter: November 2012.pdf
October Enewsletter: October 2012.doc

A Message from the Executive Director|
Morgan Streeter

I read an article yesterday written by Michelle Teheux. In the article, she discusses the differences between "mothering a child" and "fathering a child". Mothering implies nurturing and caring for the baby; fathering implies simply being a part of the DNA that makes up achild. She goes on to write that this notion of fathering is changing, and I believe it is thanks to MFFN and similar organizations and initiatives around the country that put more value on the role of the father.  Link to the article:  http://www.pekintimes.com/article/20130507/OPINION/
130509707/1007/OPINION

However, May is for mothers.  MFFN has done a wonderful job of supporting the relationship between dads and their children without minimizing the role of the mother.  Mothers bring life into this world, and it is a unique privilege that only mothers possess.  While other roles for moms fluctuate, this privilege has remained constant.  MFFN also looks to mothers to help support fathers in fostering that relationship with their children.  In this society, mothers are trained from a very early age to be nurturing and care for children, from the moment they received their first baby doll to their first babysitting gig.  Females are trained to care for children.  Conversely, men are not.  Even in my own home, my wife finds ways for me to build a stronger connection with my children by suggesting they go with me to run errands or signing us up for father/son activities.  For that I am grateful! 

 

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Minnesota Fathers & Families Network
enhances healthy father-child and family relationships by promoting initiatives that inform public policy and further develop the field of fatherhood practitioners statewide

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Resources of Interest

Home Run
A movie about transformation and redemption:  http://www.homerunthemovie.com/

Mind the Gap Regional Training Event For Corrections and Child Support Practitioners
Minnesota has just completed a pilot program to improve outcomes for incarcerated fathers with a child support obligation. Learn more about events around the state where speakers will share what they have  learned in this program and practical tips that can be used when working with this population to better ensure re-entry for the non-custodial parent along with emotional and financial support for children.  Speakers at this one day event will include representatives from the Department of Corrections, Child Support, Goodwill Easter Seals, Father Project and Mind the Gap/Father Project Participants.  More information:  Training Flyer Mind the Gap.pdf

Mind the Gap
On any given day, there are about 77,000 children in the U.S. with a parent who is incarcerated. Research demonstrates that children benefit in a variety of ways when they have significant positive involvement with their father, including when he is incarcerated. Research also demonstrates that fathers accrue a variety of benefits by being positively involved. Child support, corrections, community organizations, and families can play a critical role in supporting and empowering fathers coming out of corrections to succeed as parents and in their own lives. For the past two years, MFFN has been a part of a partnership called Mind the Gap, which promotes fathers’ reentry into community and re-engagement with families. One outcome of this partnership has been four one page handouts, which describe best practices for working with incarcerated and recently released fathers. Separate handouts for child support, corrections, community agencies, and families can now be found at Mind the Gap.

 

 



The Minnesota Fathers & Families Network (MFFN) serves practioners and direct service providers for fathers and families throughout the state. For over a decade MFFN has helped guide these professionals and volunteers through its annual summit, fall seminar series, technical assitance, website, network of service providers and partnerships to strengthen father-child and family relationships statewide. 

MFFN is a 501c3 organization. 

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