Fatherhood Initiative
Contacts
Yelitza Peña
Coordinator, Student & Parent Support Programs
ypena@husd.k12.ca.us
Eduardo Picazo
Family Engagement Specialist
Email: ep101@husd.k12.ca.us
Hubert Reed III
Family Engagement Specialist
Email: hreediii@husd.k12.ca.us
The HUSD Fatherhood Initiative
Fifteen 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 September of 2025, we will begin our Cafe Dad program for this school year! In addition, the First 5 Alameda County Father Corps will be hosting the annual Fatherhood Summit. Please see below to get registered for the FREE summit!
Fatherhood Events and Programs
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(Once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6pm)
The Parent Resource Center HUB | 24823 Soto Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
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| 09/11/2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | A Guide for Fathers: California K-12 Academic Standards |
| 09/27/2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Fatherhood Summit at the Oakland Marriott (NEW)- Register Here |
| 10/09/2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Fatherhood Cafe: Social & Emotional Development in Children |
| 11/13/2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Art Night with Dad & Fatherhood Resource Fair |
| 12/11/2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Fatherhood Game Night |
| 01/08/2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| 02/12/2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| 03/12/2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| 04/09/2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | |
| 05/21/2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Funded By
Services are funded by the First 5 Alameda County and the Alameda County Fathers Corps.
Father-Friendly Principles
Fatherhood Summit
We’re thrilled to announce that registration for the 2025 Fatherhood Summit is officially open! Join us on Saturday, September 27 at the Oakland Marriott for an unforgettable day dedicated to celebrating and honoring the critical role of fathers in our families and communities.
This year’s summit, Rooted in Fatherhood, Growing in Community, builds on over a decade of influential work by the Fathers Corps Team to uplift and empower fathers.