13th Annual Fatherhood Conference

For 2025, we’re excited to bring you a powerful, reimagined conference designed to empower young fathers of color to take on the challenge of active, positive parenting. This year’s conference focuses on education, support, and community connection, helping fathers become leaders, providers, and role models in their families and communities.

With the help of our partners, we’re enhancing services and creating new, evidence-based programs tailored to the unique challenges faced by young fathers.  We’ll tackle key issues like living wages, affordable housing, emotional and social wellness, and parenting skills.

The Dad Resource Hub will uplift and inspire young fathers to build stronger families and brighter futures through engaging workshops, impactful programs, and meaningful outreach.

We have already made great strides in engaging fathers, reaching over 200 dads annually and over 1,500 conference attendees to date. We are excited to build on this momentum in 2025.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS

Our collaborators generously provide workshop space, while we deliver essential programs and services to support young dads. They play a crucial role in our outreach, assisting with the recruitment of fathers who are a good fit for our programs. By helping us match the right resources to the needs of these dads, our collaborative efforts become even more impactful.

City of Elizabeth, Department of Recreation

Plainfield Board of Education, Early Childhood Center

Community Access Unlimited

Urban League of Union County YMCA

Trinitas RWJ

Richel Foundation

Union Foundation

Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth

The Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation

Michael Food

Columbia Bank

Spencer Savings