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CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION FOR EXPECTANT AND NEW DADS

Are you a father-to-be?  Do you want to learn how to take care of your baby?  Birthing Hospitals throughout the area offer Boot Camp for New Dads workshops.  Call your hospital today!

• Fairview Hospital - 440.356.0347

• Hillcrest Hospital - 440.312.4647

• MetroHealth Medical Center and Broadway Health Center - 216.778.3381

• NEON Health Services - 216.231.7700 x 1181

• Southwest General Hospital - 440.816.8036

• Stephanie Tubbs Jones Health Center, East Cleveland - 216.767.4447

• University Hospitals (4 locations: Cleveland Medical Ctr, Otis Moss, Bedford and Landerbrook) - 216.844.4000

child support issues

Do you need help with child support? Call or drop in on the Reconnection Programs at North Star, 216.881.5440, 3540 East 55th Street and ask about the next Child Support Navigation Class.

Are child support troubles or your criminal history getting in the middle of you and your family? Email Darella Motley at Key Source, demotley@gmail.com

Do you need information on your child support case? Go online at the Office of Child Support Services to chat with a caseworker, access online forms and view informational videos.

Do you want to establish Paternity and legally become the father of your child? Call the Office of Child Support Services, 216.443.5100

Custody and PArenting Time

Do you need to set up supervised visitation or parenting time for you and your child? Call Rena Minor at Safe and Sound, 216.229.2420, ext 257

Do you need help establishing parenting time or custody? Call the Pro Se Center at Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, 216.443.3149 for guidance and assistance in handling it yourself.

Are legal troubles or your criminal history getting in the middle of you and your family? Email Darella Motley at Key Source, demotley@gmail.com

Do you need free legal advice for a family law issue? Call the Family & Youth Law Center, 614.236.7236 for help with custody, parenting time and other issues.

Fatherhood Support

Do you need help with your relationship with your new baby’s mother? Would you like to talk to someone about being an effective dad? Email Muqit at the Center for Fatherhood and Family Dynamics, muqitsbr@gmail.com

Would you like to be empowered to raise your children to become strong parents? Call Lorenzo at 216.283.4400, ext 2297 about the Strong Fathers program.

Do you need help with parenting or relationship skills? Call or drop in on the Reconnection Programs at North Star, 216.881.5440, every Thursday, 4 to 6 pm, 3540 East 55th Street

Do you need information regarding your financial or legal issues? Do you have relationship questions? Call the Fathers and Families Together program, 216.325.9124

Employment

Do you need help with your job search? Call Brian Moore at Passages, 216.881.6776

Do you need more job skills? Call Maurice Stevens at the Rising Above Initiative, 216.881.5866

Are you searching for a job? Call Towards Employment, 216.696.5750 and ask about job readiness for fathers.

Are you looking for On the Job Training in the construction trades? Call Maurice at Expert Reclaim, 216.881.5866. 

Father and Child Activities

Would you like to do some fun recreational activities with your kids? Call Fred Knuckles at University Settlement, 216.441.2907 ext 228

Are you looking for a fun place to play and learn with your child? Call Family Connections, 216.321.0079

Are you looking for a fun place to take your child? Try the Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 216.791.7114 and FREE First Monday evenings.

Domestic Violence and supervised Visitation

Have you been involved in a Domestic Violence situation? Need support and counseling? Call the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center, 216.229.2420, ext 258

Do you need to set up supervised visitation or parenting time for you and your child? Call Rena Minor at Safe and Sound Visitation Center, 216.229.2420, ext 257

Money Management

Do you need help managing your credit or other money concerns? Call Gwen at US Wealth School, 216.577.5621.

Do you need help with money, credit or banking issues? Call or drop in on the Reconnection Programs at North Star, 216.881.5440, and ask about the next Money Management Class.

Are you a veteran? Do you want help with financial struggles, buying a house or realizing your financial dreams? Call Gwen Riase, 216.777.8197 or email GRiase@afsc.com

Do you need help opening the door to home ownership or learning how to manage your money? Call Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, 216.370.5630.

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Do you need professional-looking interview clothes and motivation for your job hunt? Call Passages and ask about Suited for Men, 216.881.6776.

More Information

Can't find the resource you are looking for?  Call 211/First Call for Help at 211 or 216.436.2000 and ask about Fatherhood.

Do you need information about fatherhood programs throughout the State of Ohio? Go to ohiofathers.org on your desktop or table and search for programs.

For more detailed information on the resources above, visit the Healthy Fathering Collaborative at our full site, on facebook or twitter at @neofathering.

State and Local Government Fatherhood Initiatives

Cuyahoga County Fatherhod Initiative - Call 216.348.3967 for more information.

Ohio Commission on Fatherhood - Call 614.752.0583 for information about initiatives across the State of Ohio.