Have flexible schedules, provide or pay for transportation,and offer child care. Offer life skills training. Teach classes on parenting,relationships, anger management and leadership. Provide literacy, job training, and employment opportunities, information and referrals. Have men in the leadership roles of the program.
Fathers prefer to have males in leadership roles for the program to succeed.
Yet, women can play a key role in involving men and developing quality programs. Encourage cultural diversity and acknowledge the important role of mothers. Teach standards and accountability for fatherhood. Listen and learn from fathers. Survey men for their ideas and interests, and let them know you value their opinions.