Fatherhood Coaching Model

Client Assessment

  1. Assessment of Eligible Clients:
    • Objective: Identify individual needs, strengths, and personal goals of each father.
    • Methods: Conduct interviews, surveys, and review existing records.

Coaching and Development

  1. Job Skills Coaching:
    • Career Development:
      • Objective: Define career goals and create a path to achieve them.
      • Actions: Identify skills, interests, and local job opportunities.
    • Skills Training:
      • Objective: Enhance employability through skills development.
      • Actions: Provide training aligned with local job market demands.
    • Resumé and Interview Preparation:
      • Objective: Improve chances of securing employment.
      • Actions: Conduct workshops on crafting resumés and mastering interviews.
  2. Job Placement and Support:
    • Job Search Techniques and Referrals:
      • Objective: Teach effective job search methods and provide referrals.
    • Additional Support:
      • Objective: Aid in job retention.
      • Actions: Provide tools, clothing, transportation assistance, childcare, mental health services, housing support, and substance abuse assistance.
    • Employer Engagement:
      • Objective: Foster job retention and career advancement.
      • Actions: Engage with employers for status reports and ongoing coaching.

Court Diversion Support Assistance

  1. Court Advocacy and Education:
    • Objective: Educate fathers on legal rights, responsibilities, and the legal system.
    • Actions: Facilitate monthly workshops or seminars, recorded and available through the provider’s Learning Management System (LMS), with options for live virtual or in-person sessions.
  2. Mediation and Conflict Resolution:
    • Objective: Resolve disputes amicably and avoid court proceedings.
    • Actions: Offer mediation services to foster dialogue and understanding.
  3. Diversion Program Support:
    • Objective: Maximize benefits of court diversion programs.
    • Actions: Provide access to all services within the program.
  4. Emotional Support:
    • Objective: Address both legal and emotional challenges.
    • Actions: Provide mental health support to maintain focus on personal growth and family responsibilities.

Parenting and Co-Parenting Skills Training

  1. Training Includes:
    • Understanding Child Development
    • Strengthening Family Relationships
    • Enhancing Co-Parenting Relationships
    • Recognizing the Importance of a Father
    • Overall Parenting Skills

Financial Literacy Training

  1. Objective: Improve financial management and family provision.
    • Actions: Offer training in financial literacy.

Health and Wellness Services

  1. Objective: Maintain physical and mental well-being.
    • Actions: Provide access to health and wellness services.

Resource Identification and Connection

  1. Objective: Connect fathers with community resources.
    • Actions: Provide access to housing assistance, healthcare, employment support, and educational opportunities.

Service Coordination

  1. Objective: Ensure comprehensive and holistic support.
    • Actions: Coordinate services and referrals to address all needs effectively.