“Making A Distinction for Generations to Come” is a theme that resonates with the core of our work in Analysis, Coverage, and Apply.
Nationwide — The Nationwide Partnership for Group Management, alongside esteemed convention companions and sponsors such because the Nationwide Institute for Youngsters’s Wholesome High quality, Maximus Company, the United Planning Group in Washington, D.C., The Mary Middle, and Households Matter Inc. from Memphis, TN, is thrilled to announce the 27th Annual International Father and Family Practitioners Conference. This 12 months’s inspiring theme is “Making A Distinction for Generations to Come.”
Since its inception in 1998, the Nationwide Partnership for Group Management has been on the forefront of the Worldwide Fatherhood Convention (IFC), a groundbreaking occasion devoted to accountable fatherhood. Via collaboration with a various array of private and non-private sector companions, this convention has turn out to be its longest-running, uniting 1000’s of individuals, together with political leaders, researchers, household service practitioners, dad and mom, and youth. Over time, it has spurred important coverage modifications and revolutionary packages, illuminating pathways to hope and progress. The organizers eagerly anticipate persevering with this impactful journey along with your involvement.
The Youngsters’s Protection Fund reveals that out of 74 million kids within the U.S., 11 million face the challenges of poverty. Among the many youngest, one in six kids beneath 5—3 million in whole—are affected, marking the best poverty price of any age group. The pandemic has deepened the struggles of these already in hardship, with kids from single-parent households disproportionately impacted and going through better dangers of crime, substance abuse, and college dropouts.
The Nationwide Middle for Schooling Statistics underscores that kids residing in poverty are most prevalent amongst Black and American Indian/Alaska Native youth (34% every), adopted by Hispanic kids (28%), Pacific Islander kids (23%), and people of two or extra races (19%). In distinction, White and Asian kids expertise the bottom charges (11% every).
This 12 months’s convention embodies a spirit of inspiration, providing strong options via shows by over 40 audio system and workshop leaders. Kicking off on June 1 with a pre-conference will set the stage for enriching discussions. The primary occasion on June 2-3 will characteristic Plenary Classes on Modern State Approaches to Fatherhood, Leveraging Group Partnerships, Charting Lengthy-Time period Success, and the extremely acclaimed documentary, ‘Daughters,’ offering recent insights into our challenges. Attendees may also take pleasure in ample networking alternatives, A Day on the Hill to construct relationships with Congressional representatives, and celebratory events, together with the annual Spirit of Fatherhood Corridor of Fame Luncheon and a dinner honoring fathers nationwide.
All are invited to take part on this transformative convention, the place your voice and contributions can actually make a distinction. To study extra and safe your spot, please go to our web site at www.npclfathersandfamilies.org/registration-whova
