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Welcome to the
Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County
 Our mission is to provide a forum to address and support the importance of men and fathers taking an active role in the well being of children and families. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has recognized the importance of the Fatherhood Collaborative by elevating it to an advisory body, on par with the Commission on Aging, the Commission on the Status of Women, and the Arts Commission. The resolution establishing the advisory board was adopted at the end of September, 2007.As an official advisory board, the Fatherhood Collaborative makes recommendations regarding policies affecting fathers and families to the Board of Supervisors. Meetings are open to the public and community participation is encouraged.
Check our News page for the Healthpoint Magazine article featuring our Chair, Bruce Collins and his family!
The Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County announced its Fatherhood Awards on September 22, 2009 at a meeting of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Click here for photos of the winners. (Remember to scroll down the page)
NEW: Visit our Resource page to access presentations made at the Engaging Fathers Conference. So far, the morning keynote presentation is available, and the break-out presentations on "Fathers Who've Never Had Dads" and "Attachment Theory for Fathers". (Scroll down about half-way).
We've set up a link to our roster of attorneys who provide Limited Scope Representation on our Resources page. Or click here.
The Fatherhood Collaborative is a policy and advocacy group whose mission is to provide a forum to address and support the importance of men and fathers taking an active role in the well-being of children and families. We believe that fathers must be involved in the lives of their children, regardless of the family’s composition or legal status. Fatherhood is not only a biological condition; more importantly, it is a uniquely necessary and essential bond that creates a life-long evolving relationship. A relationship that must be continually nurtured and cherished by fathers, their partners, their families, and the community at large.
New!! The Fatherhood Collaborative is looking for new members of the Advisory Board. Requirements include an interest in issues affecting children and families, residence in San Mateo County, and attendance at one board meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from noon to 2, as well as participation on one or more committees. Please go to How You Can Help to download "Responsibilities" and an Application.
DADS -- Are you feeling left out? Not sure how to reach out to your children? Want to get more involved, but aren't sure how? Click here for 45 tips for how to be more involved with kids from infancy through college, o aqui para espanol!
Partners in Service Update! Our Partners in Service provide innovative and important father-friendly services in keeping with the mission of the Fatherhood Collaborative, but that cannot be offered by the Fatherhood Collaborative itself. The agencies that are funded through this program truly are partners of the Fatherhood Collaborative. Check out our new Partners in Service at OUR PROGRAMS - and scroll down.
If you missed the events, now you can enjoy the albums of
DAD & ME @ THE PARK and Fatherhood Awards 2008 or
DADS COUNT 2008, or Dad & Me, Respectfully 2007
And, click here for the June 2008 BAY AREA PARENT interview with our Chair.
Click here to find out how you can support our Partners in Service program.
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