Strong Fathers

Be the best Dad for your kids.

Father’s are someone we play catch with; we go for big bear hugs, and we get advice from.  However, 34% of children live absent from their biological father.
Growing up in a fatherless home has a big price.  Children from a fatherless home are:

• 5 times more likely to commit suicide
• 32 times more likely to run away
• 20 times more likely to have behavioral disorders
• 14 times more likely to commit rape
• 9 times more likely to drop out of school
• 10 times more likely to abuse chemical substances
• 9 times more likely to end up in a state-operated institution
• 20 times more likely to end up in prison

Fathers are an important piece in the puzzle of life. They are providers and protectors. Fathers are there to support the mother of their children as well as encourage their children to strive to be the best they can be.

Today one can find many different kinds of fathers. Some are what we would think of as a traditional father, others are long-distance dads, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles, or simply role models. No matter what kind of father he is, he touches the life of his child. Everything that a father does leaves an imprint on a child’s life whether it be good or bad.

Anthem Strong Families is committed to helping fathers be the champion for their children, wives and families.  We provide workshops that educate men on key fathering characteristics – like masculinity, discipline, and work-family balance - and help men enhance their parenting skills.  Click here for a workshop.

To get involved with our Strong Fathers Council email Ryan Claytor at ryanc@anthemstrongfamilies.org.