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Meet Our Conference Speakers
The Union County Fatherhood Initiative Coalition’s Annual Fatherhood Conference brings together dynamic speakers, practitioners, advocates, and community leaders who are committed to helping fathers grow in wellness, leadership, family stability, and financial strength. From physical and emotional wellness to career growth and financial planning, each speaker offers practical tools [...]
UCFIC Welcomes Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell as Keynote Speaker
The Union County Fatherhood Initiative Coalition (UCFIC) is proud to announce that Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell will serve as a keynote speaker at the 14th Annual Fatherhood Conference. Dr. Caldwell currently serves as the Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey and brings a powerful combination of leadership, education, [...]
Building Strength: How Young Men Walked Away With Real Mental Health Tools
In late February, UCFIC presented, along with several other speakers, at a workshop designed specifically for young Black men. What made this gathering different was not just the conversation; it was the intention. The goal was to create a space where young men could speak openly about mental health, [...]
Why Safe Spaces Matter for Young Black and Latino Fathers in New Jersey
Real Talk: Fatherhood in New Jersey Across New Jersey, over 1 million fathers are raising children under 18. Many of these families live in diverse communities across counties like Union, Essex, Hudson, and Middlesex. In areas like Union County, where UCFIC operates, nearly half of the residents identify as [...]
America’s Most Expensive Blind Spot: The $154 Billion Cost of Ignoring Fathers
This report lands because it restores dignity to the fatherhood conversation and refuses to reduce fathers to heroes or hazards. It frames fathers as economic actors, relational anchors, and public health factors. It suggests that improving father involvement is not just about a man “doing right.” It’s about building [...]
Dadicated, Not Perfect Podcast
Dadicated, Not Perfect: New Fatherhood, Marriage, and Showing Up Without a Manual w/ Joe Carr Listen to the full podcast here
What Is the Role of Fathers in Maternal Health?
When it comes to maternal health in the United States, women face several challenges, including high mortality, racial disparities, and inadequate mental health support. These factors put women at risk, and, unfortunately, attempts to address them often overlook a key group of advocates: men and fathers. Read more here [...]
UCFIC Hosts Men’s Heart Health Workshop for Young Fathers
The Union County Fatherhood Initiative Coalition (UCFIC) recently hosted a meaningful Men’s Heart Health Workshop, gathering over 15 fathers for an evening dedicated to education, prevention, and empowerment. Held at the Miller-Evans-Logan Recreation Center, the workshop featured Dr. Edward Wingfield, Associate Director of Endovascular Medicine at RWJ-Newark Beth Israel [...]
