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Mission/Purpose
To promote the
positive involvement and interaction of fathers
with their children, with an emphasis on
emotional and financial support by promoting
positive parenting, healthy relationships and
life skills.
Eligibility
Open to all
non-custodial fathers, and parents. There are
no age, income or residency requirements.
Hours
Weekdays 8:30 am
– 4:30 pm, except for Tuesday,s when office
hours begin at noon. “24/7 Dads” groups offered
each Tuesday evening. A FFL staff person spends
one day each week at the Bridgeport Family
Magistrate Court.
Location
350 Fairfield
Avenue. Staff offices are on the first floor and
groups take place in the FFL classroom on the
third floor.
Contact
Javier Santiago,
(203) 953-3269, santiago@careerresources.org
Services
Fathers for Life
helps non-custodial parents, generally fathers,
reconnect with their children, improving
outcomes for families and the community. A
12-week certified curriculum provides life and
parenting skills and a positive group dynamic.
Services include
case management, child support education and
assistance, individual counseling, parenting
education, paternity establishment, conflict
resolution, pregnancy prevention, family
activities, and advocacy. An additional
component focuses on healthy relationships, with
a group for both parents.
CRI’s program is
one of just four in the state offering an
arrearage adjustment program, reducing child
support owed for fathers who meet state
requirements; it is also a state-recognized site
for paternity establishment.

Click
here for a program flyer.
Dads and families view additional
resources at
http://www.fatherhoodinitiative.state.ct.us/
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