Fatherhood Initiative
Contacts
Eduardo Picazo
Family Engagement Specialist
Email: ep101@husd.k12.ca.us
John Masis
Family Engagement Specialist
Email: jm991@husd.us
Hubert Reed III
Family Engagement Specialist
Email: hreediii@husd.k12.ca.us
The HUSD Fatherhood Initiative
Nine years ago the Hayward Unified School District started the initiative to intentionally involve fathers in schools through an event called the Million Father March. The Million Fathers March (MFM) is an opportunity for dads, uncles, grandfathers, coaches, mentors, clergy, men’s groups, and organizations to show their commitment to the educational lives of their children throughout the school year by escorting children to school on this day.
Today the district is working to expand resources and support to fathers through a number of workshops, events, and programs. In November 2018 the district started with a 12-week R3 Fatherhood Class a partnership program with Healthy Relationships California.
Working to uplift fathers and families!
Services are funded by the First 5 Alameda County and the Alameda County Fathers Corps.
THE ANNUAL MILLION FATHERS MARCH
The Million Fathers March (MFM) is an opportunity for dads, uncles, grandfathers, and father figures to show their commitment to the educational lives of their children throughout the school year by escorting children to school on this day.
Event Date: September 20, 2024
Fatherhood Events and Programs
(Once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6pm)
The Parent Resource Center HUB | 24823 Soto Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
| Date | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2024 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Fatherhood Involvement: Tools You Should be Aware Of |
| October 10, 2024 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Resilient Dads: Building Strength for Family Success |
| November 14, 2024 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Fatherhood Resource Fair |
| December 12, 2024 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | To be determined, please check back for updates. |
| January 9, 2025 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | To be determined, please check back for updates. |
| February 13, 2025 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | To be determined, please check back for updates. |
| March 13 , 2025 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | To be determined, please check back for updates. |
| April 10, 2025 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | To be determined, please check back for updates. |
| May 8, 2028 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM | To be determined, please check back for updates. |
Fatherhood Summit
The Fatherhood Summit was a huge success with over 450 attendees, 30 workshops, a job fair, and compelling mainstage speakers. The fathers and father-figures in attendance expressed feeling celebrated and acknowledged. Checkout the video below for Summit highlights and the following report with an event summary.