Fatherhood Programs offered at InterCultural Children & Family Services
Father Engagement: Provides fathers with information about the child welfare systems, the courts, child support, and to increase parenting skills. Engages the fathers of children who are placed in out-of-home care and increases the father’s involvement in the lives of their children. Fathers in Transition: Assists African American fathers who have been involved with the criminal justice system by providing employment and housing so they can positively impact the lives of their children and the community. Case managers and peer mentors meet with fathers weekly to provide support, community resources, housing and employment. Must also participate in Father Engagement. Young Bulls Fatherhood Academy: Weekly support services include one-on-one case management, life skills coaching, and workshops that provide access to and information about community resources, housing, employment opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and behavioral health services. Also supplies basic needs such as gas cards, food, bus passes, diapers, wipes and clothing.
Physical Address
15 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm.
Voice
Website
Application process
Call or email.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Father Engagement: Focuses on African American fathers of children who have been placed in out-of-home care. Fathers in Transition: African American fathers who have been involved in the criminal justice system and face barriers to housing and employment. Must live in King County. Young Bulls Fatherhood Academy: African American fathers ages 18-24 who are vulnerable to violence. Must live in Federal Way, Des Moines, Auburn, Pacific, Algona, Normandy Park, Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, Skyway, White Center, Tukwila, Kent, Renton, Maple Valley. Covington, Enumclaw, Unincorporated southwest and southeast Seattle.
Service area
King, WA
Agency info
InterCultural Children & Family Services
Provides early learning and family social services to low-income children, parents, caregivers, and families of color. Supports families with culturally and linguistically responsive programs that reduce social isolation, enhance knowledge and skills, and increase access to community support.