The Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative (CCFI) seeks to strengthen families in our community by encouraging fathers to play a more active role in nurturing and raising their children. Cuyahoga County is the only one of 88 counties in Ohio to have a program of this magnitude addressing the issue of fatherhood. The Fatherhood Initiative responds to escalating social concerns regarding "father absence" by providing fathers with access to services and programs designed to prepare them to better meet the emotional, psychological, and financial needs of their children. The CCFI also seeks to increase public awareness of the importance of father involvement.
Programs focused on developing parenting skills.
Explore Parenting Skills for DadsOpportunities for fathers to interact with their kids in supportive environments.
Father/Child ActivitiesJob training and employment opportunities for fathers.
Workforce and JobsServices for families involved in supervised visitation.
Rights, Custody & VisitationAdditional Services
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Public/Private collaboration to benefit fathers.
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