3-Day Nurturing Fathers’ Facilitator Training - October 20, 21, & 22, 2025

***This three-day training workshop will take IN PERSON in Springfield, Massachusertts - Attendees must commit to attending all three days of training***

VENUE:

This training will take place at DCF's Western Regional Office on Main Street. Other logistics will be shared with registered attendees before the event.

DESCRIPTION:

This training is the ideal starting place for new parent educators as well as those with experience who are new to Mark Perlman's Nurturing Fathers’ curriculum. Specific topics include: behavior management, personal power, effective communication, family support principles, and the building of a positive self-concept. The training also addresses Nurturing Fathers’ Program implementation and the whys and hows of father engagement.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES:

Through a mix of small and large group discussions, participatory lecture, interactive exercises, and group practice session activities, participants will:

• gain understanding in the Philosophy of Nurturing® Parenting Programs

• learn the steps for implementing the Nurturing Fathers’ Program

• learn effective methods for increasing positive parenting and enhancing relationships

• learn a strength-based approach to working with fathers

• increase their readiness to facilitate the Nurturing Fathers’ Program

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This training is intended for professionals who work at Community Connections initiatives, Massachusetts Family Resource Centers, DCF Area Offices, and others who partner with them. If you have questions about this, please email Paul Toruño Melville (FNC's Director of Training): cG1lbHZpbGxlIHwgZmFtaWx5bnVydHVyaW5nICEgb3Jn.

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