Fatherhood Initiative The Fatherhood Initiative, created in 1997 by DHR's Child Support Enforcement office, works with non-custodial parents who have a case with CSE and are unable or unwilling to pay their child support. Gainful, stable employment helps these parents to provide regular financial support for their children.
Participants study in fields such as carpentry, computer repair, automotive repair and welding.
Classes on life-coping skills such as how to interview for a job, retain employment and manage finances are offered. Also provided are classes to strengthen parenting skills, learn about child development and explore ways to be more involved in their children's lives. It is always good to have an extra choice and this is a particularly good choice. . . There aren't many situations where you can say there are no losers, but I think this provides that opportunity. Non-custodial parents are required to obtain medical insurance through their employer if available at a reasonable cost.