The UW–Madison Extension’s Human Development & Relationships Institute will host the third annual Fathers in Focus conference on Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m at Madison Area Technical College Truax Campus.
“Fathers in Focus is a space where fathers can connect and be supported so they can strengthen their roles in their families and communities,” says Dr. Alvin Thomas, event co-chair and associate professor at the UW–Madison School of Human Ecology, in a statement. “Fathers, father figures, advocates and community leaders from around Wisconsin and the United States learn and grow at Fathers in Focus.”
This free, daylong event will feature 18 presenters and a panel discussion to help fathers build their parenting skills and support networks. Keynote speaker Mike de la Rocha is the USA Today-bestselling author of Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love.
Fathers in Focus, a collaboration with Madison Area Technical College and Madison Metropolitan School District, will offer six educational tracks, including co-parenting, relationship and parenting skill-building, child support and finances, custody challenges, mental health, and justice-involved families.
Fathers in Focus includes a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages. Service providers who work with fathers and families are invited to participate and network. To register, click here.
MATC Truax Campus is located at 1701 Wright St.
