Join us for a day of community and connection, with helpful resources, engaging workshops, and valuable services designed for fathers and families.
Enjoy complimentary food and raffles!
Saturday, November 1, from 8AM-2PM at Destiny Youth Plaza, 7220 N. 76th St.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
MC Don Black from 98.3 FM & DJ Nic Stokes
Welcome Address with Mayor Cavalier Johnson + County Executive David Crowley + Black Space Mental Wellness
For more information about this event, please call 414-286-0222. Reasonable accommodations provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Call 414-286-3475 or email [email protected].
Workshops:
The Intentionality of Masculinity – Would you like to become a father in the next year? | Earnest Goggins - Parenting Network
Pardon vs Expungement | Chaplain Doyle Sprewer
Co-Parenting Solutions | Patricia Ruiz-Canto, City of Milwaukee (Spanish session)
Men Moving Forward (Prostate Health) | Facilitated by Coach Ambrose with Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Health Connections, Inc.
Black Space: Group Therapy Experience for Men | Dr. Lia Knox and Darius Smith
Dads with Daughters: Building Strong Bonds | David Comer, City of Milwaukee, Direct Assistance for Dads Project
Resources & Services:
- Credit repair
- Driver’s license recovery
- Education & Employment
- Estate planning
- Health literacy
- Health screenings
- Parenting & Child Support interest debt relief
- and more!
FEMA Flood Assistance:
- Participants will need to bring identification or a letter that demonstrates that their home/apartment/basement is their primary address
- Individuals don’t have to go to a Disaster Recovery Center or talk to a Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team member to apply for FEMA assistance
- FEMA Helpline – 1-800-621-3362 (registration by phone)
- Download flyer for more information
Milwaukee Justice Center:
- If you need services, please visit our Legal Resources webpage.
Free Pick-up and Drop-Off:
-
Pick-up time starts at 7:00 a.m. at both locations below. Shuttle will circle back for pick-ups every half hour. Final drop-off to locations below will leave the Destiny Youth Plaza at 2:30 p.m.
- MATC Education Center at Walker Square, 816 W. National Ave.
- Culver’s Restaurant, 5501 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Save the Date Toolkit:
Lead Host Organizations:
- City of Milwaukee
- Office of the Mayor
- Office of African American Affairs (OAAA)
- Department of Administration (DOA)
- Milwaukee Health Department (MHD)
- Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition
Partners:
- Milwaukee County Child Support Services
- Northcott Neighborhood House
- St. Charles Youth and Family Services
Featured News
The Future of Birth Cost Recovery in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health team is excited to share a policy research brief prepared in response to Governor Evers’ state budget proposal that included funding to eliminate the enforcement of Birth Cost Recovery in Wisconsin. Since the final budget decisions will happen in the coming weeks, they prepared this piece on a) what the policy is; b) who the policy affects in WI; and c) what the known impact of the policy is on individuals and agencies. Their research team encourages sharing this brief and re-posting corresponding posts from their social media (Instagram & LinkedIn).
Free Online Reources from National Fatherhood Initiative
The National Fatherhood Initiative Learning Center offers free online resources for fathers and families on their website. The organization is committed to research and activities that understand the importance of involving fathers in their children’s lives.
Thank You for joining us at the 2025 Daddy Daughter Dance!
The Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition and Milwaukee Rec thank our guests and everyone involved in organizing the 20th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance hosted this year at the Baird Center. The event was sold out. It was a meaningful and wonderful evening, and we look forward to the next one.
View more about the event:
About Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition
The Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition was launched in 2005 with the support of many business, faith-based, philanthropic and other community partners.
To date the Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition has connected more than 12,000 Milwaukee men to resources to help them better meet the social, emotional and financial needs of their children and families. MFC services include: parenting, child support interest debt relief, driver’s license recovery, employment, education, health, and more. Over 95% of program participants are African American and other males on color. The Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit is the largest annual gathering of men in the state.
MISSION:
The Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition is a collaborative partnership dedicated to promoting the positive involvement of both parents in the lives of their children.
VALUES:
- Human dignity and respect
- Equity and inclusion
- Advocacy and empowerment
- Commitment, integrity and trust
IMPACT:
- Increased engagement between fathers and their children and families
- Increased access to employment opportunities and quality of life services
- Enhanced skills in problem solving and emotional well being
Case Management Assistance
Milwaukee Fatherhood Coalition staff members are available daily to assess and address individual concerns of fathers while incorporating father focused solutions based on an adaptable plan and coordinated resources from reputable partnerships.
If you are in need of assistance, please contact: (414) 286-0222
More Info: My Brother's Keeper