Dads now have a tie to their children's school and a reason for being there. Word of Security Dads' success spread rapidly. An article in Parade magazine brought national recognition and many schools now use their model. We are recruiting all the time. Dads aren't the only reason for the program's success.
Moms play a major role.
They are right in there with us-one complements the other. When his kids went off to school in Chesterton, Scott arranged his work schedule to volunteer. Teachers say that when Scott goes on field trips other dads come along, too. Scott and his wife Barb joined the PTA board and now Scott is PTA President. Among other accomplishments, he organized a gym night for dads and kids.