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Career Gear

Foster continuous, long-term relationships between fathers & children.Career Gear

COMPETED FOR

$50K
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Competed in
June, 2010

Goals

  • To celebrate the relationships between fathers and their children
  • Give noncustodial fathers a chance to reconnect with kids monthly
  • To support fathers who are actively job-seeking or recently employed

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Overview

Did you know that children who live without their biological fathers are at least two to three times more likely to be poor, to use drugs, to experience educational, health, emotional and behavioral problems, to be victims of child abuse, and to engage in criminal behavior? 

Through the  Dinner with Dad project, men who participate in our continued development programs will enjoy a monthly dinner with their children.  Many of our clients begin to pay child support, reconnect with their families and become active fathers after they come to Career Gear. Dinner with Dad will foster continuous and long-term relationships between fathers and children as they enjoy a healthy dinner, onsite games, arts & crafts, and music. Keepsake photos will be given to the fathers and children at the end of the evening. Additionally, fathers will receive Metro cards to assist with transportation.  A professional will be on-site to facilitate group activities and communication.

How will the 50K be Used?

$ 9,500 Healthy Dinners
$ 2,500 Arts & Crafts, Games for Children
$ 450 Live and/or recorded music
$ 350 Keepsake Photos
$ 450 Equipment Rental
$ 2,050 Travel Expenses for Fathers (Metro Cards)
$ 2,500 Program Expenses
$ 500 Postage and Printing
$ 700 Telephone and Internet
$ 1,000 Insurance
$ 30,000 Salary - New staff to implement program
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