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The Georgia Fatherhood
Program
In 1997 the
State of Georgia established the Fatherhood Initiative.
The goal of this program is to help children by helping
their parents who cannot (or will not) support them.
Who
are we?
In collaboration with the Department of Technical and Adult Education,
Special Services Division, and Human Resources and the Department of
Labor, Child Support Enforcement began the Georgia Fatherhood Program
to enhance the recovery of child support from non-custodial parents by
offering education and skills training to them.
In 1998 the Georgia
Fatherhood Program was working under a new name and with a new
vigor. In its first year of operation, it served over three thousand
participants. Parents were being educated and trained while being
supported emotionally.
What are our goals?
Our program goals are to encourage non-custodial parents who are unemployed
or under-employed to find jobs or obtain better jobs, make their
child support payments, and take a more active role in raising their
children.
What services are provided?
The program delivers systematic education, training and life management
skills classes. The Georgia Fatherhood Program makes it possible
for low-income parents to attend college, learn a marketable skill
and go to work. It not only enhances the self-esteem of the parent
by teaching skills; but, more importantly, it contributes to the
financial and emotional well being of the child.
Assessments
CareerScope
TABE
ASSET
Skills Training
Customized Job Training
Technical Certificates
Diploma
and Degree Programs
GED classes
and Development Instruction
Job Readiness/Job
Search
Job placement services and employment listings
Skills
and career interest surveys
Resume and job application preparation
Interview
skills
Job
retention skills
Workshops
Survival Skills for Men
Raising Fathers/Raising Children
Employability Skills - Training Implementation Program
Money Management
Financial
Aid
Financial aid travel assistance
HOPE and
PELL Grants (based on eligibility)
Books, supplies and fees paid
Who may participate?
The program is available to all non-custodial parents who have
a case with Child Support Enforcement. West Georgia Technical
College’s
program serves residents in Troup, Heard, Meriwether, Harris and
Coweta counties.
What will it cost?
The program is absolutely FREE!! The services provided by the Fatherhood
Program are free to non-custodial parents who are required to pay
child support. Contact us today.
Need More Information?
Call Grover C. Sims, Jr., Georgia Fatherhood Coordinator, at 706-845-4323,
ext. 3517 with any questions you may have about the program. You
are invited to make an appointment to attend an orientation and complete
the application to join the Georgia Fatherhood Program.
You may also
visit the Georgia Fatherhood Website at: http://www.ganet.org/GAFatherhood.
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