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/