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While the Initiative's early attention centered on fatherhood programs, a more complex Initiative emerged as the Foundation discovered that programming was simply not enough. Dealing with symptoms of father absence by working solely with individual fathers was only half of the work to be done. Factors rooted in policies, practices and attitudes that affect a father's ability to be involved in his child's life surfaced. By late 1999 fatherhood policy activities were emerging at a rapid pace. The Foundation believes that policy changes must be based on knowledge, experience and expertise in a relatively young filed and developed in a collaborative manner crossing all domes of public life.
South Carolina Fatherhood Policy Project Office
In 2000, the Foundation established the South Carolina Fatherhood Policy Project Office to help assess and address barriers rooted in policies and practices.
South Carolina Center For Fathers and Families
Thus, in 2002, the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families emerged to assure support for fathers and families through resource development for fatherhood programs and policy research. Today, that Center aggressively seeks traditional and innovative strategies to sustain and expand the Initiative. The Center will continue to pursue policy research that supports advocacy-compelling policy reform to eliminate barriers for fathers and families.
To contact the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families:
Pat Littlejohn, Interim Executive Director
South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 115
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
(803) 254-0230
By working together, the Initiative's goals can be achieved. Fathers can access the services they need. Change can occur.
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July 9, 2010
Foundation has Six More Workshops Scheduled in 2010
Through its Learning Academy, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has six more free nonprofit workshops scheduled this year. » | More
June 25, 2010
Collaboration for Ministry Initiative Travels to Cleveland
Six Sisters ministering in South Carolina traveled to Cleveland, Ohio with representatives from the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South ... » | More
June 24, 2010
Foundation Awards $65,250 More in Grants
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded 21 Caritas grants totaling $65,250 to nonprofit and faith-based organizations ... » | More
