Fathers have an important role to play in their children's lives and in society as well. Children look up to the fathers and this is why fathers need to set good examples for their children. All fathers have that paternal instinct that makes them want to protect and provide for their own. However, there are times in life when this is not possible for many reasons. In some cases, fathers are not on the right track and tend to be abusive or neglect their families, in others cases, they may have the skills and experience but no jobs and in some cases, the men do not have any skills. The center for urban families has various fatherhood initiative programs that tackle these situations and bring out the best in fathers. Their goal is for all fathers to be permanently employed and providing steadily for their families. This is why they conduct workforce developmental programs. This program aims to equip fathers with skills, through short courses and training. These skills are relevant to the job market and what is needed in the marketplace. The fathers are then placed in jobs and given job assistance in the form of work benefits, clothing and transport subsidies. They are also given ongoing support so they can advance in their jobs and get better positions that earn them more money. The Center for Urban Families understands that fathers need support in their personal lives too. So they offer other programs that help fathers develop and sustain relationships. They are also taught how to communicate more effectively with the wives and children. Communication or the lack of it is one of the reasons that families breakdown. To avoid this fathers are taught the fundamental skills needed to keep their family together. Successful fathers have gone through these programs and taken it seriously.
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