Working with fathers
There's no one way to support dads...
Many of the young men we work with need little in the way of encouragement to connect with their children. The vast majority of participants are determined and devoted from the beginning. Sometimes, we are a reassuring voice of encouragement, that can be poignant during tough times. Other times, we provide a guiding hand through uncharted territory, like family court, or Part C services, or negotiating educational options...
Case Management
Fathers New Mexico Case Managers serve Bernalillo, Sandoval and Sante Fe counties primarily & surrounding counties in New Mexico remotely.
Case Managers link individuals to resources, provide perspective and support of positive parenting and guide clients through various processes (applying for services, negotiating family court, etc.).
The objective of case management is to empower clients to develop skills, build knowledge and make decisions that will result in healthy and positive parenting.
Fathers New Mexico works with CYFD, UNM Pathways, and SF UniteUS as well as taking on community referrals. This helps keep our approach to Case Management dynamic and tailored from one case to another.
Parenting Education
Fathers New Mexico believes fully in the value of educating parents, not only for the immediate benefits in their adult lives but also for the sake of the entire family.
Abriendo Puertas- Abriendo Puertas is the first evidence-based program developed by and for Latino parents with children ages 0-5 – and adopted by diverse communities across the country.
Parent Effectiveness Training- Parental Effectiveness Training empowers parents with skills critical for good parenting: listening, conflict resolution, “I’ messages, etc. Parents that take this 12 hour course report experiencing clearer and deeper communication with their family members.
Effective Co-Parenting- Effective Co-Parenting provides structural ideas for managing ten difficult process of parenting when parents do not live in the same home and particularly if there is conflict. The well-being of children is the focus. Parents can work together to provide a positive framework for their children.
Training and TECHNICAL support
FathersNM applies its experience and expertise to encourage community development and social change by helping other organizations to more effectively engage men. FathersNM disseminates information as well as providing workshops and trainings on working with men, boys and fathers.
FathersNM also participates in coalitions, planning councils and in other ways to assist communities in considering the impacts of current practice on fathering. We encourage inquiries relevant to reviewing existing systems and developing new policy and practice to generate positive changes that:
ensure that children have both engaged and healthy parents,
strengthen the ability of noncustodial parents to care for their children
regardless of sex or gender, all people are supported by community institutions, and
implement models of practice to assess, engage and plan with fathers to enhance their active role as fathers to their children.