The annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit took place on Saturday at the Milwaukee Academy of Science, bringing together fathers from across the city for workshops and access to resources. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson spoke about the event s purpose, stating, “The major focus of this summit is making sure that fathers are in the best position possible to be the stabilizing forces in their families,” in a statement obtained byCBS 58.
The gathering focused on the challenges of modern fatherhood, covering topics like co-parenting and the impact of a criminal record on employment opportunities. In an interview withCBS 58,Doyle Sprewer stated, “A lot of fathers want to take care of their family and with a felony record it hinders you from attaining certain jobs and careers’ of fathers want to take care of their family and with a felony record it hinders you from attaining certain jobs and careers,” addressing some of the key issues discussed at the summit.
Keynote addresses and remarks were provided by figures such as Kenneth Lock with Evolve Church and the event saw participation from city officials including Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. According toFOX6 News, workshops like “co-parenting without cohabitation” and “understanding mental wellness,” were among the offerings crafted to provide insight and tools for fatherly engagement and community involvement.
As per coverage byFOX6 News, outreach supervisor David Sinclair pointed out the importance of such events, saying, “A lot of times, men don’t really have the access especially fathers to different resources. For them having this type of event, it opens up the the door for fathers and especially African-American males to be more engaged, more involved in the community.” The summit also taught attendees how to apply for pardons and expungements, which are important for fathers who face legal challenges that make it harder to provide for their families.
Milwaukee has launched a new initiative for mothers, inspired by First Lady Dominique Johnson, in response to the lack of similar programs. This initiative is designed to complement the Fatherhood Summit and aims to provide community support for parents. For more details on the Fatherhood Summit,CBS 58,FOX6 News, andWISNhave comprehensive coverage.
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