Mountain CAP Family Support Center to kick off free Dads Program starting May 21

News Release

May 14, 2024

BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center will be offering a FREE 24/7 Dads Program beginning May 21 from 4:30-6:00 p.m.

The program is designed to equip fathers with self-awareness, compassion and a sense of responsibility. The goals of the program are to increase awareness and knowledge about the elements of being good fathers, increase capacity to carry out what is learned, increase pro-fathering habits and increase self-worth as a man and Father.

The class will last eight (8) weeks and requires pre-registration. Please contact (304) 878-1115 or Jvanhorn@mountaincapwv.org to register.

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