Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Urban Family Development Center (UFDC), a non-profit corporation, in support of their Dads2B/Day1Dads Campaign. This ordinance authorizes an upfront payment to UFDC to support the execution of that program. UFDC does not currently have sufficient funds on-hand to await reimbursement for expenses incurred.
UFDC is currently expanding the Dads2B program and Day1Dads Campaign to engage fathers and expectant parents in addressing key community issues like infant mortality, parental support, and family stability. UFDC will expand its Dads2B Reimagined initiative to serve 50 new fathers in Franklin County, with a concentrated focus on the 43232 zip code and its surrounding areas. This intervention directly addresses the challenges faced by low-income families through the Day1Dads Campaign, which aims to engage fathers from the earliest stages of their child's life, encouraging active participation in prenatal care, family dynamics, and early childhood development. UFDC will host community-centered events and curate networking opportunities, aligning with feedback from focus groups to foster greater fatherhood involvement. These gatherings will help recruit Campaign Ambassadors who champion fatherhood, promote co-parenting, and drive holistic family engagement. These events, together with ongoing programming, will offer fathers spaces to exchange resources, build leadership skills, and strengthen community ties. Central to the strategy is the formation of a Steering Committee comprised of local stakeholders, community leaders, and experts. This committee will oversee the execution of both the Dads2B program and the Day1Dads Campaign to ensure alignment with community needs and Franklin County’s strategic focus on family well-being and poverty reduction. Partnerships with organizations such as City of Refuge Goodlife Foundation, Moms2B, and CelebrateOne wi...
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