Fatherhood Program
Fathers love their children and want them to fully reach their potential as productive people. However, because of their role as financial providers, some fathers have been excluded from involvement in the upbringing of their children.
Recently, fathers’ involvement in the well-being of their children has gained more recognition. Studies have shown that without their fathers, children are five times more likely to be low income, two to three times more likely to use drugs, and more than twice as likely to be incarcerated.
Having witnessed the consequences of this lack of fatherhood participation, CAA has initiated Project Fatherhood. This program strives to optimize child development by providing the following comprehensive skills for fathers:
- Responsible fatherhood
- Communication skills between father, children and family members
- Child development and well-being
- Distinguishing between Punishment and Discipline
- Preventing child abuse and neglect
- Preventing domestic violence
- Preventing children from drug use, alcoholism, and gang activity
- Job skills
The project targets 30 fathers and their children per year. At the end of the project, fathers are expected to better raise their children to be safe, healthy, and productive members in the community.
Contact us for more information on free courses conducted both in Khmer and English. You can download the following flyer for more information:
Flyer - Khmer Version / Flyer - English Version
Staff:
Chanthol Oung, Program Coordinator
Sopheak Tuon, Community Educator
