Wide World of Fathering 2024

Wide World of Fathering 2024

A hybrid summit hosted in Flint, MI, focusing on fatherhood through plenary sessions, breakout workshops, and entertainment.

By Foundations of Fatherhood - a coalition of Michigan fatherhood groups

Date and time

Tuesday, May 14 · 8:30am - 4pm EDT

Location

University of Michigan-Flint

303 East Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48502

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Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration (in-person)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Networking breakfast (in person)

10:10 AM - 11:20 AM

Plenary: When Broken Boys Become Broken Men

Shon Hart, Founder, InvolvedDad

Shon Hart will share powerful messages from his new book, "Broken Boys Become Broken Men." Shon Hart will share powerful messages from his new book, Broken Boys Become Broken Men: The Journey of Beco...

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

The Importance of Fathers in Child Welfare: Past, Present, and Future

Demetrius Starling, MDHHS Children's Services

This session will discuss: - Historical implications of social work; - How fathers roles have been shaped within social work; - A look into father engagement (data, bias, stereotypes); and - Transiti...

1:50 PM - 2:40 PM

Breakout A: Panel Discussion - Fathers and the Child Support Program

Moderator: Amy Lindholm

Tony McDowell, Genesee County Friend of the Court

Jevona Fudge, Macomb County Prosecutor's Office

Ian Agee

1:50 PM - 2:40 PM

Breakout B: The Ripple Effect of Plantation Politics on Black Fatherhood

Kevin Lavender, Jr., Founder, The Fatherhood Network

1:50 PM - 2:40 PM

Breakout C: Generational Fatherhood - A Candid Conversation

Clay Roberts, Jr., Founder, All Things Fatherhood

Mr. Roberts, Jr., will delve into his personal journey depicted in his book "Super Dad," offering poignant insights into navigating fatherhood amidst challenges. Through clips from his film "Generati...

2:45 PM - 3:35 PM

State of America's Fathers

Chris Hook, Equimundo

About this event

  • 7 hours 30 minutes

The Foundations of Fatherhood Summit exists to advance fatherhood and families in Michigan communities.

Our theme for 2024 is "Wide World of Fathering," where our speakers will address the diversity of situations and parenting issues facing fathers, as well as opportunities for agencies and organizations working with fathers to increase inclusion and equity in serving fathers.

Our goals:

  • Providing educational and motivational content;
  • Networking for fatherhood practitioners;
  • Providing fathers additional knowledge and resources to thrive;
  • Educating those who may not work directly with fathers.

The Summit is open to all Michigan fathers and fatherhood practitioners, and partners in other locations.

We have a limited number of in-person tickets available that include hot breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Early bird registration ($75/person) opens February 19th with scholarship opportunities available. Email foundationsoffatherhood@gmail.com to request a scholarship. After April 15th in-person registration is $100/person.

Virtual tickets are $50/person and will allow access to all sessions and the ability to participate.

We recommend that in-person attendees wishing to stay overnight before or after the conference stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Flint Downtown, which is about 3 minutes walking distance from the event venue. We do NOT have a room block at the hotel.

Visit our site to learn more: https://www.foundationsoffatherhood.com.

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$50 – $100