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Helping Young Fathers Program - Dovetail Project - Main Office

7300 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619

Eligibility

17 to 24 years old fathers or expecting fathers

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
https://thedovetailproject.org/program
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Visit https://thedovetailproject.org/apply to complete an application during open registration periods.

Service area

Chicago, IL

Description

Dovetail Project offers a 12-week curriculum that was developed through research by Sheldon Smith, Dovetail's founder and Director. Supplemented with frequent guest speakers, the program educates fathers about the roles, rights and responsibilities of fatherhood as well as their importance in the lives of their children. The one-of-a-kind program also includes a strong component addressing Felony Street Law to help these young men avoid incarceration and stay present in their kids' lives. Benefits of the program include a $500 stipend, transportation, and meals each class.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Dovetail Project

Dovetail Project works to give young fathers ages 17 to 24 the skills and support they need to be better fathers for their children and better men in their communities.