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The Newark Comprehensive Center for Fathers (NCCF) is annually helping more than 100 fathers develop a stronger commitment to fatherhood, stronger parenting skills, and stronger employment skills. NCCF serves fathers in transition – men who have lost their jobs and homes, or who are re-entering the workforce following incarceration and who seek to assume greater responsibility for and contribute to the lives of their children. NCCF places many of its graduates in gainful employment. In addition, men served by NCCF recidivate at a remarkably low rate of 6%. Using a holistic approach, NCCF offers fathers mentoring, parenting and life skills, legal assistance, help to improve math and reading skills, individual counseling, support groups, Father/Child activities, employment search and interview preparation services. NCCF enables men to become better fathers, employees and citizens of Newark, and Essex County. The services are available to fathers regardless of their custody status. Revolving classes start every 10 – 12 weeks.
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Location:
972 Broad St. 9th Flr
Newark, NJ 07102
Tel: 973-732-0713
Fax: 973-732-0714
Fathers NOW intend to continue empowering fathers by getting them to first understand their lack of parenting, accepting their flaws and building upon their strengths by creating models of success they can follow along the path of their reconstruction. This will be done by the monthly and weekly activities. We empower DADS (DELTA ALPHA DELTA SIGMA).
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972 Broad St 9th Flr
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-0713
Fathers NOW FAQ
Who does Fathers NOW help?
The Newark Comprehensive Center for Fathers (NCCF) serves fathers in transition – men who have lost their jobs and homes, or who are re-entering the workforce following incarceration and who seek to assume greater responsibility for and contribute to the lives of their children.
How did Fathers NOW begin?
Fathers NOW is a Newark Now initiative that began in 2008.
How is Fathers NOW funded?
Fathers NOW is funded through a combination of private and public dollars-mostly philanthropic grants and a combination of individual and institutional donors.
What are the principal activities of Fathers NOW?
Using a holistic approach, NCCF offers fathers mentoring, parenting and life skills, legal assistance, help to improve math and reading skills, individual counseling, support groups, Father/Child activities, employment search and interview preparation services. NCCF enables men to become better fathers, employees and citizens of Newark, and Essex County.
How often do classes begin? When does enrollment start?
Services are available to fathers regardless of their custody status. Revolving classes start every 10 – 12 weeks.
How many have fathers graduate from the program?
487 men are alumni of Fathers NOW
How successful is the program?
NCCF has successfully placed 70% of its graduates in gainful employment. In addition, men served by NCCF recidivism rate is 6% percent compared to national average of 65%.
What is the eligibility requirements?
You must be at 16 years old or older, a father of children under 18 years old, a resident of Newark or Essex County.
How does someone enroll? Participating fathers generally hear about our program through a referral. To enroll, you simply fill out an application at our office during our regular hours, which are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Where is Fathers NOW located?
The office of Fathers NOW is located on the campus of Essex County College. The address is below: 972 Broad St, 9th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Who would I contact for media inquires, speaking requests, or further information about Fathers NOW? Contact John Leslie at jleslie@newarknow.org.