“And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to their children,
and the heart of the children to their fathers.” -Malachi 4:6
What is Fatherhood Initiative?
Since 2011, Lexington Leadership Foundation's Fatherhood Initiative has provided evidence-based curriculum and relational support to thousands of fathers in Lexington, including in prisons, jails, recovery centers and local congregations.
Our vision is for every father in our city to be restored and equipped to become an engaged, responsible dad. We do this by providing fathers with the tools they need to overcome barriers and achieve healthy, lifelong relationships.
Why Fatherhood?
63%
YOUTH SUICIDES
ARE FATHERLESS
90%
HOMELESS YOUTH
ARE FATHERLESS
70%
INCARCERATED
ARE FATHERLESS
75%
YOUTH ADDICTS
ARE FATHERLESS
From the U.S. Department of Justice, children from fatherless homes
Our Suite of Services
24/7 Dad
A nationally renowned Responsible Fatherhood course, 24:7 Dad© is a 12 week curriculum designed to give practical tools and foundational fatherhood principles to brand new dads, seasoned fathers, and all in between.
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Financial Literacy Workshop
An evidence-informed, highly practical exploration of personal finance and stewardship, to create stability, work-ethic, ownership, and generosity (coming soon).
Correctional
Facilities
War Room fosters camaraderie and accountability as fathers explore a variety of topics, situations, and life experiences within the safety and brotherhood of a small group discussion.
War Room
War Room fosters camaraderie and accountability as fathers explore a variety of topics, situations, and life experiences within the safety and brotherhood of a small group discussion.
1:1 Mentoring
Fathers are paired with a one-on-one mentor.
Monthly meetings to receive encouragement, share experiences, and gain practical parenting education.
Emotional Awareness Workshop
Fathers learn how their God-given emotions contribute to who they are as men and the role they play as fathers. They'll explore family history, confront tendencies, and address trauma (coming soon).
Healthy Relationships Workshop
Fathers are equipped with the tools to create and maintain healthy relationships at home, work, and in the community (coming soon).
Promoting
Fatherhood
War Room fosters camaraderie and accountability as fathers explore a variety of topics, situations, and life experiences within the safety and brotherhood of a small group discussion.
Center for
Fathers & Families
War Room fosters camaraderie and accountability as fathers explore a variety of topics, situations, and life experiences within the safety and brotherhood of a small group discussion.
"The commitment I made to volunteer with the Fatherhood Initiative has given me a chance to show struggling fathers that someone cares about them and that Jesus loves them. I got involved to make an impact in their lives, but they have changed my life too." -Tyrone