Force of Fathers

• Strengthening and improving the father-child relationship
• Prevention of radicalization
• Improving the connection of migrant families to society
• Increasing the social network of fathers with a migrant background

Force of Fathers is a project that aims to contribute to the positive development of children by strengthening and improving the father-child relationship. Sub-goals of the project are the prevention of radicalization, improving the connection of migrant families to society and increasing the social network of fathers. Participants in the project are fathers with a Moroccan or Somali background, but the intervention is also suitable for fathers with another migrant background. Force of Fathers consists of several meetings with a focus on parenting and fatherhood. Fathers talk with other fathers about fatherhood, the development of their children and the relationship with their children. During the meetings the fathers are informed about parenting and receive training in parenting skills. Topics as discrimination and radicalization are also being discussed during these meetings. In addition to the meetings with other fathers, fathers and children undertake activities together. They for instance play football together. A distinction is made between a group of fathers that have children that go to primary school and a group of fathers with children between 12 and 15 years old.

http://www.pbr.nu/projecten/fathers-in-the-game/