Fathers Matter: A Conversation with Dads on the Peninsula

When: Doors open at 8:30am, event runs 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Saturday May 3, 2025. Free continental breakfast and coffee included.

Where: Lower Elwha Klallam Heritage Center – 401 E First Street, Port Angeles

Who: Lay and professional leaders, fathers, policy makers, service providers, advocates, philanthropists, and anyone interested in this topic

Join us for this important conversation to:

• Build upon the strengths in our community and spark hope for Dads

• Empower Fathers to share insights about what works and doesn't work for fathers and families

• Learn about the best way as providers to serve Dads on the Peninsula

Topics Include: Child support, family law and court system; Justice involved dads; Health care, mental heath, and substance use disorder; Parenting, co-parenting and relationship education; the child welfare system and DCYF; Basic needs - TANF, food assistance, housing, and child care; home visiting, birth to three and connecting dads to services; and other important topics.

Space is limited to 30 dads and a total of 30 lay and professional leaders, policy makers, providers, advocates, and philanthropists.

Childcare and Spanish interpreters are available. Let us know when you register if you need either.

Participating Dads will be sent an electronic gift card as a thank-you for their time!

Brought to you by: The Department of Health, The Department of Social and Health Services, Family Hearing Center, PAVE, The Department of Corrections, The Department of Commerce, and the Department of Children Youth and Families.

Host or Publisher Washington State Interagency Fatherhood Council