POCONO DAD PROJECT

Helping Dads become Better DadS

“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.”
- Billy Graham
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Welcome to The pocono Dad Project

The purpose of the Pocono Dad Project is to engage with Dads across the Poconos and encourage them to be the best Dads they can be for their children. In addition to encouragement, we will share research, resources, teach the 24/7 Dad® AM curriculum and provide a community for Pocono Dads.

We invite you to learn more about the Pocono Dad Project and join other Dads on their journey to be a better Dad every day.

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Research

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2017), 19.7 million children or more than 1 in 4, live without a father in their home. Consequently, there is a "father factor" in nearly all of the societal ills facing America today. Research shows when a child is raised in a father absent home, he or she is affected in the following ways:
  • Poverty | 4x greater poverty rate
  • Teen Pregnancy | 7x more likely to become pregnant as a teen 
  • Behavioral Problems | More likely to have behavioral problems
  • Child Abuse | More likely to face abuse and neglect 
  • Mom-child Health | 2x risk of infant mortality
  • Substance Abuse | More likely to abuse drugs and alcohol 
  • Incarceration | More likely to go to prison
  • Childhood Obesity | 2x more likely to suffer obesity
  • Crime | More likely to commit crime
  • Education | 2x more likely to drop out of high school
LEARN MORE AT FATHERHOOD.ORG

Featured Resources

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Host Jon Vroman uncovers the
habits, strategies and routines that help Dads win at home and in business through this podcast and a weekly email.


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The Daily Dad delivers email that helps you become a better dad, every day with timeless advice in your inbox.
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The National Center for Fathering is a non-profit research and education organization that provides resources to fathers, grandfathers, and father figures.

The 24/7 Dad® AM Program
developed by the national fatherhood initiative 

24/7 Dad® AM is an evidence-based fatherhood skill-building program. Diverse organizations across the nation use the program to improve the knowledge, behavior, and skills of dads of all races, religions, and demographics. The program is built on the basis that fathers can be nurturers, and for men, nurturing is a learned skill. Throughout the program, men examine their own fatherhood history, learn the 5 characteristics of a 24/7 Dad®, and other important behaviors. Several topics will be covered in the 12 week program​:
  • Family History    
  • What it means to be a Man    
  • Showing and Handling Feelings    
  • Men’s Health    
  • Communication    
  • The Father’s Role    ​
  • Discipline    
  • Children’s Growth 
  • Getting involved with your Child(ren)   
  • Working with Mom and Co-Parenting    
  • Dads and Work    
  • My 24/7 Dad® Checklist   
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the five traits of a 24/7 Dad®

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Watch these Dads and program graduates talk about the five traits of a 24/7 Dad®: self‐awareness, caring for self, fathering skills, parenting skills, and relationship skills.
Fathering Skills
Self Awareness
Caring for Self
Parenting Skills
Relationship Skills
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Meet the Pocono Dad Project 24/7 Dad® Leaders

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From Left to Right: Rocco, Rob, Greg S., Greg P., Carlos, Ken, Kevin, Matt, Paul, Tom, and Will

Watch as Leaders Kevin and Rob discuss the importance of fatherhood.

Pocono Dad Community
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Pocono Dad Agency Partners

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Pocono Services for Families and Children
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Monroe County Children & Youth
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Nurse-Family Partnership
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Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos
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