The guys in the group who were already dads helped me think about things I'd never even considered about being a father. Jos came to the United States from Puerto Rico with his mother and three brothers after their father deserted them when Jos was two. He has never had contact with his father since. Now Jos is able to give advice and act as a role model for the other young fathers. He owns his own small advertising firm and has been responsible for bringing in many financial speakers from various banks.
Economic empowerment is an important step to being responsible fathers.
Program Director Adamore is proud of him, explaining how Antonio stays home to take care of the kids while his wife works. During the meeting today, Antonio talks at times about the activity table at home for his three kids and the piggy banks where they put money every day. He is a big man with a soft voice. Before today's meeting, Antonio went to a local nonprofit agency to get disposable diapers, toothbrushes and food. The other meeting during the week is called a peer group session.