Tarrant County
“FATHER’s HALL OF FAME” for 2010
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WHO WILL BE INDUCTED?
We need your nominations….
Induction into the Father’s Hall of Fame is an honor the Fatherhood Coalition of Tarrant County desires to give to area fathers who are present and involved in the lives of their children, responsible, virtuous, and have integrity.
There is an award given in each of the three categories:
- EMERGING FATHER With child/ren 10 years or younger
- ESTABLISED FATHER With child/ren older than 10
- SEASONED FATHER With child/ren of all ages
Nominations will be accepted from individuals, organizations, churches, businesses – wherever fathers can be found.
Nominations must be received by July 9, 2010
Presentation of award to each of the winners will take place at the CRN General Assembly, scheduled for Friday, July 23 at the Catholic Charities new facility. MORE INFORMATION & MAP PENDING
Questions can be directed to: Mervil Johnson, Mervil.johnson@twc.state.tx.us
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The Fatherhood Coalition of Tarrant County presents:
“Bringing Back the Dads” Regional Conference
A conference for service providers on the
importance of responsible father involvement
and the “how-to’s” of engaging fathers.
APRIL 21, 2010 8:00 – 4:45
Tarrant County College, NE Campus*
Our 1st conference is under our belt and it was a rousing success. Over 200 persons attended the days activities. Evaluations were overall positive with many indicating the Father's Advisory Panel was most inspiring.
We wish to thank our speakers, attendees, exhibtors, and volunteers for making our first conference the solid foundation for many more to come
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SPEAKERS:
- Cynthia Osborne, Ph.D.
Associate Professor at LBJ School of Public Affairs, UT Austin
- James W. Payne
Director of Indiana Department of Child Services
- Special Guest Luncheon Speaker with Panel of Fathers
- National & Statewide Workshop Speakers
- Michael Hayes, Texas Office of the Attorney General
Deputy for Family Initiatives
- Kenneth Thompson, Texas Dept of Family & Protective Services
Fatherhood Program Specialist
- Elma Goodwin, Administration for Children and Families, Region VI
AAHMI, Fatherhood and Positive Youth Development Initiatives&
- Larry McDowell, Administration for Children and Families, Region VI
Family Life and Marriage Program Specialist
- Karen Jenkins, Director of Public Child Welfare Initiatives
American Humane Association
- Howard Davidson, J.D. Director of Center on Children and the Law
American Bar Association
 Special Thanks to the Tarrant County Quality Improvement Center on Non-Residential Fathers
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