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Event Description

Please note this is a 4 day conference.

“Reconnecting Fathers to Families: At Home & Abroad”

Description:
The 10th Annual International Fatherhood Conference, hosted by the National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL) and its' sponsors, will include 3 days of workshops, recognition ceremonies and powerful addresses from influential leaders in the fatherhood field from around the world. This 10th Anniversary conference event will take place June 10-13, 2008 at Gallaudet University Kellogg Conference Hotel, Washington, DC. This conference will enable all who attend to gain a better understanding of the status of fragile families & responsible fatherhood issues in our nation and around the world. This year’s conference theme is, “Reconnecting Fathers to Families: At Home and Abroad.” The conference theme reflects the conference’s international focus established ten years ago, emphasizing the need to strengthen father involvement and improve child well-being around the world. In the end, children will be the primary beneficiaries of our success in helping men and fathers connect and reconnect in building strong families.
The 10th Annual International Fatherhood Conference will offer 40 workshops which have been designed to help people be effective service providers and parents to children. Also, the conference will recognize 50 fathers who have been outstanding role models to their children and families and exemplary community members, from across the country as Favorite Fathers of 2008. The highlight of the conference will be the Spirit of Fatherhood Awards Banquet and Gala. This year’s keynote Banquet Speaker will be Melvin White, Esq., President of the District of Columbia Bar Association.

See website for registration and additional information:
http://www.npclstrongfamilies.com/2008_conference.html