2022 Oklahoma Fatherhood Summit

200 West 46th Street North,Tulsa OK 74126

14 October, 2022

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SUMMIT GOALS: 1) increase awareness of community resources and programs to help fathers meet the social, emotional and financial needs of their children and families; 2) increase engagement between fathers and their children and families; 3) increase positive engagement of service providers in their efforts to provide equitable services for fathers, children and families; and 4) build community partnerships and momentum around amplifying fathers voices. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Ken Canfield, PhD What could unite Tulsa citizens and strengthen children and families? The Tulsa Fathers Project! Dr. Ken Canfield, founder of the National Center for Fathering, will present compelling research, contrasting the outcomes of fatherlessness with father fullness, with specific application to the Tulsa community. Using data collected over 30 years, respective to healthy, responsible fathering, he will lay out a plan with achievable pathways to improve household well-being. Attendees will receive current data on the status of fathers and fathering in the Tulsa metro area, with a plan to improve the quality and quantity of fathering activity. Community leaders, legislators, social workers, mental health professional, faith community leaders, fathers and others will benefit from this fact filled and provocative presentation. AGENDA AT A GLANCE: 9 AM TO 9:15 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM - Keynote Presentation - Ken Canfield, PhD ~ The Tulsa Fathers Project: Uniting Greater Tulsa and Strengthening Children and Families 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM - Break & Resource Fair 11:00 AM to NOON - Breakout Sessions 1)Power of Fathering on the Feminine Heart ~ Michelle Watson Canfield, PhD 2) Legacy Letter Challenge ~ Blake Brewer 3) Legal Issues: Fathers in Court ~ Sandra Tolliver 4) Increasing Father Engagement for Home Parenting Programs ~ OUHSC CCAN 5) And more! NOON to 1:15 PM - Box Lunch Provided & Resource Fair 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM - Lived Experience Panel Presentation 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM - Closing Remarks 2:45 PM to 3:00 PM - Resource Fair