Father’s Conference – March 19, 2022
The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care needs, along with the 21st Century Dads Foundation/Special Fathers Network, is excited to host the Father Engagement in Families of Children with Special Needs Conference.
This conference will provide an insider’s perspective for fathers, mothers, caregivers, and those who support families of children with special needs. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 9 am to 12 pm. The online event is open to Michigan parents, caregivers, and professionals.
Scott Newport will be one of the presenters at the conference. Scott is a mentor to families with children with terminal illness and a MI Family to Family advisory board member. When asked why he thought this conference is important for fathers to attend, he said, “Learning from others was a big help to me. We can’t do it alone and we can’t fix everything. Dads need to find other dads to get support from. No one teaches us how to do this. We need to strive to learn to be the best dad possible.”
Scott will be teaming up with another father to talk about Siblings & Family Balance. Other topics covered during the conference include Respite & Marriage, and Grieving the Life Anticipated. There will be three sessions each featuring two Special Fathers Network (SNF) Mentors.
The conference will be held via Zoom. The cost of the conference is $10.00 and with each registration you will receive a resource packet and a Great Dad Coin.
To register, please use the following link:
Eventbrite Father’s Conference Registration
Questions? Call the Family Center at 517-241-7630
An insider’s perspective for fathers, mothers, caregivers, and those who support families of children with special needs.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Michigan Parents, Caregivers and Professionals
PROGRAM:
There will be three sessions each featuring two Special Fathers Network (SFN) Mentor Fathers, a panel presentation followed by a breakout discussion:
1) Respite & Marriage
- Brian Page, Homewood, IL
- Rick Daynes, San Diego, CA
2) Grieving The Life Anticipated
- Josh Jacobs, Minton Hills, MI
- Jarrell Roach, Lincoln, NE
3) Siblings & Family Balance
- Lenn Boston, Kalamazoo, MI
- Scott Newport, Royal Oak, MI
REGISTRATION:
Only $10 (each attendee will receive a resource packet and great dad coin)
The conference will take place on:
Saturday, March 19,2022 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST.
Zoom link to be provided
