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INCREASING THE NUMBER OF ENGAGED FATHERS

“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.

Fatherhood Initiative

Fatherhood Initiative

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Why Fatherhood?

63%

YOUTH SUICIDES

COME FROM FATHER-ABSENT HOMES

90%

HOMELESS YOUTH

COME FROM FATHER-ABSENT HOMES

70%

INCARCERATED

COME FROM FATHER-ABSENT HOMES

75%

YOUTH ADDICTS

COME FROM FATHER-ABSENT HOMES

From the U.S. Department of Justice, children from fatherless homes

Our Suite of Services

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Fatherhood
Essentials

A 7-week program on key roles and best practices for fathers desiring to improve their parenting.

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Financial Stewardship Workshop

An evidence-informed, highly practical exploration of personal finance and stewardship, to create stability, work-ethic, ownership, and generosity (coming soon).

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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.  

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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).

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1:1 Mentoring

Fathers are paired with a one-on-one mentor.  

Monthly meetings to receive encouragement, share experiences, and gain practical parenting education.  

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Healthy Relationships Workshop

Fathers are equipped with the tools to create and maintain healthy relationships at home, work, and in the community (coming soon).

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Correctional
Facilities

2nd Chance Academy, In partnership with Jubilee Jobs and LFUCG, delivers father-centric training to dads, before leaving jail, to prepare them to embrace their fatherhood responsibilities upon re-entry. 

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Promoting
Fatherhood

Fatherhood Initiative uplifts fathers via an annual prayer breakfast, neighborhood march, and Father's Day community celebration, uniting over 600 community members yearly.

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Center for
Fathers & Families

Responding to the needs of Fathers and their families by offering programs and services that lead to restoration, growth and empowerment.

"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

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