El Paso County, Colorado

Center on Fathering

The Center on Fathering is located at 325 N. El Paso Street. It opened in June 1995 and offers a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of fathers in our community: Education/Training, Support Groups, Outreach, and Resource/Referral.

 The Center has an extensive library of books, magazines, audio and video tapes, and computer software to help individuals explore issues related to fathering.  The Center is staffed with individuals who can assist persons in need of referrals to community resources.  The Center is available for workshops and seminars on the responsibilities and challenges of being a father.  The Center provides a 15-session program called “Fathering” which teaches dads to be more actively and positively involved in their child’s development.  We also offer a 10-session program called “Conflict-Resolution for Dads” which gives dads a unique, father-oriented way to deal with conflict in their lives. 

The Center has recently started a 8-week class for dads with domestic violence issues called “Through the Eyes of Your Child”.  The Center also facilitates a weekly support group for fathers.  In addition, the Center can provide mentors to fathers by way of our “Father to Father” program.  The mentors are available to model and foster the development of appropriate interactions between fathers and their children.

For More Information Related To The Center On Fathering,

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Inside Out Dad

Fathering Class Syllabus

The Nurturing Father Program

Through the Eyes of Your Child

Conflict Resolution Class Syllabus

Commonly Asked Questions

Community Partner Links

Community Partnership For Child Development: http://www.cpcdheadstart.org/Default.aspx

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse: http://www.fatherhood.gov/

TESSA is a Pikes Peak United Way Organization: http://www.tessacs.org

Colorado Dads: http://www.coloradodads.com/