Nurturing fatherhood, strengthening communities - SC First Steps

Nurturing fatherhood, strengthening communities

In Dillon County, fathers of young children are leading a movement to strengthen their families and community. The group of young men joined Nurturing Parenting, an 18-week parenting program offered by Dillon County First Steps. After weeks of building one another up with open and honest group discussions, fishing trips and celebrations, the fathers are now getting others involved. Each father in the group hopes to recruit at least one additional dad to join the program for the upcoming year – doubling the impact.

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Topics: Local Partnerships


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