Father Fact

Youths are more at risk of first substance use without a highly involved father. Each unit increase in father involvement is associated with 1% reduction in substance use. Living in an intact family also decreases the risk of first substance use.
Source: Bronte-Tinkew, Jacinta, Kristin A. Moore, Randolph C. Capps, and Jonathan Zaff. “The influence of father involvement on youth risk behaviors among adolescents: A comparison of native-born and immigrant families.” Article in Press. Social Science Research December 2004.

 

Events
Michigan Fatherhood Coalition 8th Annual Fatherhood Conference
Friday, February 19, 2010

Location:   Howell Nazarene Church
                  415 McCarthy St.
                  Howell, MI 48845

Time:   9:00am to 3:00pm 
            (Registration is 8:00 - 8:45am)

For questions please contact:
Jeff Keener
517-999-2730 ext. 203
jeff.keener@cacsheadstart.org 

Pam James
734-323-9037
pjaymes@spectrumhuman.org

Conference Flyer

Schedule of Events

Registration Form