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Levels of Participation in Supporting Father Involvement (SFI)
… benefit from Supporting Father Involvement resources

There are currently three (3) levels of participation in Supporting Father Involvement.

This allows agencies to begin benefiting from SFI resources in the most efficient and immediate way possible.  As positive impacts are recognized participating agencies can readily increase and enhance participation in SFI.

Level 1 (Networking)
For agencies interested in learning more about SFI this includes:
  • General information on strengthening Father Friendliness
  • Access to web-based resources, information clearinghouse
  • Participation in local trainings, conferences
  • Preparation for future SFI implementation
Level 2 (Father Friendliness)
Includes all of Level 1 and offers:
  • Participation in Father Friendliness Organizational Self Assessment (OSA)
  • Technical assistance integrating practices to increase father involvement in agency
Level 3 (SFI Fathers and Couples Groups)
Includes Levels 1 & 2 and offers:
  • Formal training on implementing the fathers and/or couples groups
  • Agency staff training and technical assistance
  • Full integration of SFI into agency organizational culture and operations  
  • Ongoing technical assistance
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