NPCL IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE :

"Parents and Communities Working Together to Ensure the Academic Success of Children" 

Favorite Fathers of 2009  Student Essay Contest (Left to Right: NPCL President, Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson, Student Winners: Ana E. Ortez-Rivera, Donald Coleman & Ekram Jiru  R: Franklyn Malone, 2009 Favorite Father Chair) This year's 2010 International Fatherhood Conference features an important issue across the U.S: The Education of Children. Research indicates that income growth is directly related to a person's educational attainment, parent involvement is a key indicator of a child's success, and community collaboration among schools, business (government and non-profit agencies) is essential to enabling children to reach their highest human potential. To this end, this year's conference theme is, 'Parents and Communities Working Together to Ensure the Academic Success of Children". The conference objectives are to share research knowledge and promising practices in three areas: 1) Improving the educational level of low-income fathers, 2) Increasing the involvement of parents in general and fathers in particular, in the academic success of children, and 3) Creating partnerships between responsible fatherhood programs and schools. All Conference Speakers and Workshop Presenters are being asked to address these objectives. We encourage you to join us at this knowledge-filled, and education-focused event of the summer!
WORKSHOP TRACK 1: RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD WORKSHOP TRACK 2: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (NFLG) WORKSHOP TRACK 3: EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS WORKSHOP TRACK 4: PREPARING FOR WELFARE        REAUTHORIZATION DOWNLOAD A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF ALL TRACKS HERE!
CHECK OUT THE CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE HERE! (Updated 6/10) CONFERENCE AGENDA (Updated 5/13)	VOLUNTEER HELPING KATRINA VICTIMS  Have a craving for delicious Southern-style peach cobbler? Look no further! Within walking distance of the Sheraton Metairie-New Orleans Hotel, NPCL's Fatherhood Conference host hotel, is the delicious City Diner that's sure to satisfy your cravings 24 hours. Not hungry? How about shopping? One of Jefferson Parishes largest shopping malls is located only 5 minutes away from the Sheraton Metairie! Ready to experience downtown New Orleans? Hop on the hotel's free shuttle bus services offered specifically for our conference attendees and take a trip to Bourbon Street, Canal Street and more. Click Here for more sites to visit in New Orleans! Check out the links to the right of this section to register for this year's event! (be sure to refresh the page after download)

Awards:

Join us on Wednesday, June 16 for the Spirit of Fatherhood Awards at the Sheraton Metairie-New Orleans Hotel. NPCL is proud to honor exemplary models of men & women that have impacted their communities, homes and organizations

Favorite Fathers:

Do you know an amazing Father that deserves recognition? We would love to honor him! Nominate him to be a Favorite Father or New Orleans by clicking on the top of this page

NPCL Training:
Become an NPCL Certified Master Trainer by attending one of our monthly sessions at the NPCL Headquarters office. Check the NPCL website this summer for information on our upcoming Fall sessions

 Links: www.npclstrongfamilies.com- Learn all about us!

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The National Partnership for Community Leadership, a nonprofit intermediary organization based in Washington, DC. Since 1996, The National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL) has raised over $50 million and re-granted 80% of this money to local agencies to establish local programs to help strengthen families, particularly those who work with men and fathers as part of their service delivery system. 

Programs that build strong families enable mothers and fathers to be the best parents they can be. NPCL is fundamentally committed to reducing child poverty. By building strong relationships among family members, children have a greater opportunity to succeed.

 We offer a variety of services including:

• Training
• Technical Assistance
• Convening Policy and Practice Oriented Conferences
• Family and Fatherhood Forums
• Assisting Agencies in Writing Proposals to Obtain Public and Private Grant Funding

 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTER ONLINE HERE!

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO MAY 24!

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Dear IFC 2010 Family: It’s that time for another fantastic International Fatherhood Conference. As the longest running fatherhood conference in the world, the NPCL Board, staff, and 2010 Conference Planning Committee invite you to join us for sharing, learning, networking, and discovering solutions to strengthening families through positive and responsible father engagement. I am excited to feature, as our critical issue to be addressed through the conference’s keynote addresses and evidenced-based workshops: EDUCATION.   In particular, maximizing educational opportunities for low-income and unemployed fathers, a s well as improving the academic achievement of our children through active involvement of dads and moms. As we come together in the great Super Bowl winning City of New Orleans, your presence, expertise, and passion will continue to help revitalize a city that is still reeling from the devastating after effects of Hurricane Katrina. The City of New Orleans is on the rebound. We all can help bring this great city back to its glory! Please join me in making this the most successful conference ever. Sincerely, Jeffery M. Johnson, PhD, President/CEO The National Partnership for Community Leadership