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Families ServedRegistration Form
To register for the fatherhood initiative program class, complete the Fathers In Touch Registration form or contact
- Everette “Boobie” Mitchell
- emitchell@cyep.org
- 240-676-7903
Downloadable Registration Form
See our video to learn more about the fatherhood initiative program.
Upcoming Fathers In Tech Classes
Class Locations
All Fathers In Touch & Fathers In Tech fatherhood initiative program workshops will be held virtually until further notice. CYEP is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Please contact CYEP for participation accommodations.
Washington, DC Classes (Open to all Fathers)
Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library
1630 7th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Alexandria, Virginia Classes (Young Fathers Ages 16-24)
Charles Henry Houston Recreation Center
905 Wythe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Fairfax, Virginia Class (locations vary throughout the year)
South County
Reston
Falls Church (English)
Falls Church (Spanish)
Contact Erick King at 202-321-8704 or Everett (Boobie) Mitchel at 240-676-7903 for more information on the Alexandria classes for the fatherhood initiative program.
Class Format
Fathers in Touch is a 12-week fatherhood initiative program that uses the 24/7 Dad Curriculum. The classes meet once a week and participants attend one planned fatherhood initiative program activity each month. The program includes the following topics:
- Impact of Family History
- What It Means to Be a Man
- Discipline
- Communication
- Working with Your Children’s Mom and Co-Parenting
- Showing and Handling Feelings
- Child Support Enforcement (Guest Presentation)
- Domestic Violence (Guest Presentation)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health (Guest Presentation)
- 3 Free Community-Based Activities for the fatherhood initiative program (1 activity per month). Children and family are encouraged to participate. Activities may include a trip to the zoo, cook-outs, museums, library, fishing, and community service projects. Community-Based Activities are dependent of COVID-19 safety guidelines and policies.
