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8th Annual Midwest Fathers Conference
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Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 8:00 AM
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Partnership for Dads presents the 8th Annual Midwest Fathers Conference Date: Saturday, January 26, 2008
Location: North Farmington High School - Farmington Hills, MI
Time: 8am - 3pm Keynote Speaker: Lem Barney, Detroit Lions Superstar & Pro Football Hall of Fame Legend Featuring 24 all-new workshops and our first-ever Kids Panel, with children of all ages talking about what their fathers mean to them. $29 Advance/$40 Door (Breakfast and Lunch Are Included) Don't miss an unforgettable day of inspiration, motivation, and education! Join the thousands of fathers who have attended our signature event since 2000 hundreds by registering today. Bring your brother, brother-in-law,friend, or work colleague and get even out the experience of a lifetime. QUESTIONS? CALL US AT 248-646-1445 or visit the following link: http://www.partnershipfordads.org/FathersConference.html
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6th Annual Fatherhood Conference - Dearborn, MI
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Friday, February 01, 2008
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The Michigan Fatherhood Coalition partnered with the Michigan Head Start Association to hold the 6th Annual Fatherhood Conference. The conference will be held at the Double Tree Hotel in Dearborn, MI. Click here for the event registration form.
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Michigan Fatherhood Coalition Legislative Breakfast
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Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 9:00 AM
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February has been proclaimed as Responsible Fatherhood Awareness Month in Michigan by Governor Jennifer Granholm. In celebration a legislative breakfast will be held sponsored by the Michigan Fatherhood Coalition and generously supported by:
● The Council of Michigan Foundations,
● Michigan Children’s Trust Fund
● Courtland Consulting, and
● Spectrum Human Services.
Along with breakfast, an exhibition of fatherhood programming that are focused on improving outcomes for Michigan’s youngest citizens, our children, will be on display. The intent of this effort is to educate our legislature on the importance of fatherhood programming and emphasize the critical role responsible fathers play in healthy family life.
Date: Tuesday February 5, 2008
Time: 9:00am until 10:30am
Location: State Capital Building - North Wing
We have been working toward and are hopeful that the Michigan Responsible Fatherhood Awareness Proclamation will be read on both the house and senate floors.
Interested in displaying your fatherhood program at the Capitol?
Contact Pam Jaymes at pjaymes@spectrumhuman.org or call her at 734-367-6793 before 1/30/08.
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Dad's Legal Clinic Series - Lansing, MI
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Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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5:30pm to 8:00pm
FREE Information and Legal Advice from Experts. covering the following topics: Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, and Paternity Establishment. FREE Pizza and Beverages. FREE Child Care.
Holy Cross School
1514 East Saginaw St.
Lansing, MI
Hosted by Capital Community Services Head Start
517-482-1504
View the event flyer for details. For more information, contact Kimberly Steed at 517-432-8406 or Duane Wilson at 517-241-7050.
Presented by:
Michigan State University, Chance at Childhood Program
Michigan Dept. of Human Services, Proud Fathers-Proud Parents
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Dad's Legal Clinic Series - Grand Rapids, MI
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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5:30pm to 8:00pm
FREE Information and Legal Advice from Experts. covering the following topics: Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, and Paternity Establishment. FREE Pizza and Beverages. FREE Child Care.
United Methodist Community House
904 Sheldon SE
Grand Rapids, MI
Hosted by United Methodist Community House
616-452-3226
View the event flyer for details. For more information, contact Kimberly Steed at 517-432-8406 or Duane Wilson at 517-241-7050.
Presented by:
Michigan State University, Chance at Childhood Program
Michigan Dept. of Human Services, Proud Fathers-Proud Parents
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Dad's Legal Clinic Series - Southfield, MI
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Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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5:30pm to 8:00pm
FREE Information and Legal Advice from Experts. covering the following topics: Child Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, and Paternity Establishment. FREE Pizza and Beverages. FREE Child Care.
United Methodist Community House
904 Sheldon SE
Grand Rapids, MI
Hosted by United Methodist Community House
616-452-3226
View the event flyer for details. For more information, contact Kimberly Steed at 517-432-8406 or Duane Wilson at 517-241-7050.
Presented by:
Michigan State University, Chance at Childhood Program
Michigan Dept. of Human Services, Proud Fathers-Proud Parents
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Parent Education Day at the State Capitol
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:00 AM
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Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Lansing, Radisson Hotel - State Capitol Building, East Steps
Cost: $35 for members; $50 for non-members
Advocacy is a critical component to ensure that Head Start parents and programs continue to receive needed services. Parent Education Day is a way for Head Start parents to become actively involved in the Advocacy process! A 2-for-1 Scholastic Book Fair, non-profit Exhibitors, and educational sessions will make this a dynamic experience for any parent!
PED Registration form
Legislator Meeting Form
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Summer Series on Enhancing Parental Involvement in Child Protective Proceedings: Legal Issues Regard
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 8:00 AM
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LOCATION: Holiday Inn-South, Lansing
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This interactive, case-based training will address the legal issues and practice problems confronting attorneys, judges, and caseworkers involved with fathers’ issues in child protective proceedings. Topics addressed will include:
• The constitutional rights and responsibilities of fathers
• Legal versus biological fathers
• Establishing paternity
• The role of the family court in child protective proceedings when there are putative father issues
TARGET AUDIENCE:
• Prosecutors/Assistant Attorneys General
• Lawyer-guardians ad litem and parents’ attorneys
• Children’s Protective Services workers
• Department of Human Services and private agency caseworkers
• Judges and referees
• Tribal caseworkers, judges, and related staff
• CASAs, Foster Care Review Board members, and related child welfare professionals
REGISTRATION: Fill out and return the completed Training Registration form no later than May 19, 2008.
FEE: THERE IS NO REGISTRATION COST TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING.
CONTACT:
If you have any questions, please call Julie Welch or Jennifer Doerr at 517-334-6060 ext. 833 or 836 or e-mail us at welchj@michigan.gov or doerrj@michigan.gov.
State Court Administrative Office -- Child Welfare Services
Cosponsored by:
Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
Michigan Department of Human Services
Governor’s Task Force on Children’s Justice
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