Virtual Training Webinar Packages

 

Strong Fathers-Strong Families, LLC has worked over the past twenty five years training Head Start organizations to improve their father engagement efforts.

We have done in person trainings all over the nation and virtually in places around the world. Even it is a small part of training that is needed among all of the other training needs, we feel it is important. We know that our trainings have helped give an organization the momemtum they need to take their father and family engagement efforts to a whole new level.

In 2020 we all had to learn how to do a better job of training in a virtual environment. Strong Fathers pivoted HARD and built a set of skills and tools to make virtual training much more palatable and effective.

We have also realized that travel costs and time constraints have made it even harder to get family engagement folks the training that they have needed. From discussions with programs around the country we have developed a strategy to help train programs in a timely and affordable manner. We are providing a six webinar series that align with PFCE standards for professionals to learn about father engagement in chewable chunks that save time and money for programs.


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Webinar topics and learning objectives:

1. Welcome to Father-FULL-ness: Shifting the Mindset

This session introduces the core philosophy of J. Michael Hall's work—moving away from a focus on deficits ("fatherlessness") and toward recognizing the inherent strengths of fathers ("father-FULL-ness"). It sets the stage for a positive, welcoming, and culturally responsive program environment, aligning with the Program Foundations of the PFCE Framework.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the difference between a deficit-based and a strengths-based approach

  • Develop at least two strategies for creating a culturally responsive and physically welcoming environment for all fathers/male caregivers.

  • Recognize that father engagement is the shared responsibility of all staff and is critical for program success.



2. The Power of Presence: Building Positive Relationships

This session dives into the Head Start PFCE driver of Positive, Goal-Oriented Relationships. It explores practical ways staff can intentionally build trusting relationships with fathers and how fathers can enhance their connection with their children through quality time and focused interaction.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the essential components of a positive, goal-oriented relationship between staff and fathers (e.g., mutual respect, trust, shared commitment).

  • Develop strategies for fathers to engage in quality, focused time with their child to strengthen the father-child relationship.

  • Create a plan to effectively communicate program priorities and welcoming messages to fathers via their preferred method (e.g., text, email, in-person).



3. Dad as Co-Pilot: Partnering in Teaching and Learning

This session addresses the PFCE Program Impact Area of Teaching and Learning. It highlights the unique contributions fathers make to a child's development, especially in areas like risk-taking, problem-solving, and physical play, empowering them as their child's first and most important teacher.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the unique developmental contributions fathers typically make (e.g., active play, persistence, critical thinking).

  • Learn how to transform everyday home routines (e.g., cooking, fixing things, shopping) into meaningful learning opportunities (Families as Lifelong Educators outcome).

  • Brainstorm and adapt one center-based activity (e.g., math or science) into a father-friendly at-home activity that supports school readiness.



4. Working the Plan: Setting & Achieving Family Goals

This session focuses on the Family Partnerships and Family Well-being Impact Areas of the PFCE Framework. It guides staff in facilitating the family partnership process with fathers, focusing on identifying their own aspirations and goals for themselves and their family's well-being.

Learning Objectives:

  • Facilitate a strengths-based goal-setting conversation with a father, starting with his existing talents and interests.

  • Identify community resources and supports (e.g., job training, mental health, further education) that align with a father's self-identified goals.

  • Analyze the connection between the father's personal goals (e.g., financial stability, education) and the resulting positive child outcomes (e.g., lower stress, role modeling).



5. Simple, Not Complicated: Designing Engaging Events

Drawing on Strong Father experience creating successful programs like "Bring Your Dad to Head Start Day," this session provides practical, proven strategies for planning, promoting, and presenting highly effective father engagement activities. This links to the PFCE Access and Continuity and Program Environment areas.

Learning Objectives:

  • Implement proven promotion strategies (e.g., use of children's art, personalized invitations, strategic timing) to maximize father attendance.

  • Use icebreakers and activities that create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for fathers who may have had negative past experiences with schools.

  • Collect meaningful qualitative and quantitative feedback/data from fathers at events to inform continuous program improvement.



6. Legacy and Leadership: Fathers as Advocates

The final session focuses on empowering fathers to move from participants to leaders and advocates within the Head Start program and the community, addressing the PFCE outcome Families as Advocates and Leaders.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify opportunities for fathers to serve in formal leadership roles (e.g., Policy Council, Parent Committee) or informal mentoring roles (e.g., father-to-father support).

  • Develop a clear elevator pitch to help fathers confidently articulate the importance of father engagement to other community stakeholders.

  • Recognize and affirm a father’s role in creating a lasting positive legacy of involvement and support for their child's future.


Webinar packages and Possibilities

Organizational Level Package $4800

These webinars are scheduled with only the staff from the purchasing organization. These webinars can be scheduled at various times throughout 2026 to meet the specific needs of the organization.


State or Regional Association Package $ 800

These webinars are scheduled for organizations within the same state or regional head start association. These webinars will be scheduled for six weeks with replays being provided.

Minimum of 10 groups per association.

Smaller organizations may receive a discount based on the number of children served.


Six Week Cohort Group. $ 600

Webinars will be provided to a group of various organizations from around the country for six weeks straight. Replays will be provided and times and days may vary. Cohorts will also be able to be in an online community to share insights and resources. Limited to 100 participants per cohort.


Six Month Cohort Group. $ 1200

Webinars will be provided to a group of various organizations from around the country at one per month for six months. Replays will be provided and times and days may vary.

Cohorts will also be able to be in an online community to share insights and resources.

Limited to 300 participants per cohort.