Healthy Families Counseling & Support respectfully requests your consideration in leading our Not-For-Profit, social service organization, as a active Member of our Board of Directors.
Prospective Board Members include individuals enjoying diverse backgrounds, holding esteemed associations with politically elected officials, with connections to our established community referral sources, gifted in hosting social event, culminating in bolstering our success.
Our Board Members are critical in encouraging contribution and securing collaboration among potential Northland supporters, specifically Pediatricians, hospitals, faith community & business leaders, marketing & public relations professionals, and philanthropically inclined supporters.
The most fundamental aspect of a HFCS Board Member is they aspire to our Mission and are urgent to move beyond compassion for those in our community with needs beyond their current ability to meet and that they afford active, influential responses to enable our professional Staff Members to provide quality, caring services to at-risk Northland individuals and families.
BraveHearts Program for Dads
...an initiative designed to provide an array of services to fathers.
Through workshops, fathers learn the important role they play in their children lives, how to be active and contribute positively to their children’s well being.
Monthly activities are planned for dads, their children and mentors along with peer support.
Fees are based on residence and/or referral status, sliding scale available to those who qualify.
Participants may also qualify for Case Management services.
BraveHearts Training for Professionals …Designed for Professionals working with Men who are voluntarily, or by court order, seeking a better relationship with their children. This practical, idyllic and relaxed training on how to engage fathers uses interactive presentations, exercises and videos.
Instruction focuses on factors affecting fatherhood such as:
· Perceptions as competent caregivers
· Beliefs about fathering
· Psychological wellness & Role stress
· Characteristics of their child
· Relationship with their child’s mother
· Network of support outside of family
· Economic and work-related status
· Social isolation
