Welcome to Iowa Fathers & Families
Dedicated to creating a community where all children grow up in strong, healthy relationships with their parents.
What is Polk County Fathers and Families Coalition?
This coalition was born out of a consensus that our community needs to be focused on ensuring all children grow up in healthy relationships with both of their parents. To that end, it is important to be attentive to the needs of fathers and families.
Children, families, and the community benefit when:
— Fathers and mothers share responsibility for their children.
— Fathers have healthy relationships with their children, regardless of
marital status.
— The community recognizes its role in supporting fathers and families.
— Youth are prepared to enter into and sustain successful relationships.
"Healthy, stable, safe, and strong families result when communities at all levels - individuals, schools, business, employers, the media, community groups, the faith community, and government - all understand and demonstrate father inclusive and family-friendly approaches in their everyday activities."
*Report to Governor Thomas J. Vilsack from the Task Force for Responsible Fatherhood, January, 2002
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