May 19, 2015
As a part of our 2015 Fatherhood Conference Family Resource Center of Raleigh will host a youth summit for youth groups, fathers, and children of all ages. The event will feature a panel discussion with actor/rapper Tray Chaney from the HBO series “The Wire”, Showtime “Mr. Talk of The Town” from K97.5 and head basketball coach Levelle Moton from NCCU.
This FREE event will take place on Friday, June 19th from 6pm-8:30pm and will feature a panel discussion on how pop culture is impacting the lives of our youth.
If you would like to register a child or children for this event please RSVP to lrobbins@frcofraleigh.org.
May 5, 2015
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Golden Corral has agreed to officially sponsor the 2015 NC Fatherhood Conference.
Family Resource Center of Raleigh would like to thank Golden Corral for investing in this effort to strengthen the support of fathers in our community.
March 11, 2015
Over the past 3 years the Family Resource Center of Raleigh has brought hundreds of people together during the month of June for our annual Fatherhood Conference. Each year our conference attracts individuals from all walks of life with an interest in fatherhood and responsible parenting. Our previous keynote speakers include NFL Hall of Fame player Rod Woodson and America’s Most Trusted Educator Dr. Steve Perry. We have some of the state’s most dynamic presenters to provide information for attendees to be inspired and empowered with knowledge to guide them through their fatherhood journey.
The NC Fatherhood Conference is not just a great opportunity for fathers, it is also a great opportunity for your business. If you or someone you know would like to be a vendor at the 2015 NC Fatherhood Conference, please complete our vendor’s application.
Click the link below to ensure that your business will be seen by hundreds of individuals and organizations at the 2015 NC Fatherhood Conference.
March 3, 2015
Family Resource Center of Raleigh is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual NC Fatherhood Conference – Building Our Future Through The Lives Of Our Children. This conference is intended to promote and uplift fathers from all over the state of North Carolina. Workshops at the conference will offer diverse perspectives on fatherhood experiences.
We expect approximately 700 participants to be present for this all day event. Our keynote speaker Roland Martin will deliver a powerful message about the importance of responsible parenting, and what our community can do to positively impact the lives of our children.
We are currently accepting proposals from individuals who are interested in presenting a 60-minute workshop at the conference. The workshops should empower fathers to be positive role models in the lives of their children as well as create or maintain healthy relationships with them. Workshops should also provide attendees with the information and tools necessary to implement skills and practice the work with fathers within their own environment. All proposals must be received by March 13, 2015.
If you would like to download an application to present at the conference please click HERE and submit the proposal before March 13, 2015
January 30, 2015
Family Resource Center of Raleigh, Inc. has announced that Judge Greg Mathis will present the keynote address at the 4th annual NC Fatherhood Conference. The conference will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This yearly event strives to strengthen the bond between fathers and their families.
Judge Mathis is a national figure known for his advocacy campaigns for equal justice. His inspirational life story as a street youth who rose from jail to judge has provided hope to millions who watch him on the award-winning television court show Judge Mathis each day. In addition, his weekly newspaper column brings social and political insight to readers throughout the country.
Judge Mathis has received numerous awards and keys to the city from government officials and is the recipient of honorary doctorates from both Florida A&M University and Eastern Michigan University. He has been recognized for his efforts by numerous newspapers, magazines, and television networks, and has appeared on such shows as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, Larry King Live, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Judge Mathis also provides legal advice on his website, AskJudgeMathis.com.
January 19, 2015
The 2014 Fatherhood Conference was such a phenomenal event! Across the great state of North Carolina (from New Bern to Charlotte), over 400 conference attendees convened on Saturday, June 14, 2014 to become more enlightened, equipped, and empowered to support fatherhood at home and in the community.
Throughout the day, conference attendees heard engaging, educational remarks from Patrick Patterson (Senior Manager, National Fatherhood Clearinghouse) and William Lassiter (Deputy Commissioner, NC Department of Public Safety), participated in a variety of workshops addressing critical fatherhood issues, and showcased admiration and appreciation with several standing ovations of the knowledge gained from the conference keynote speaker “American’s Most Trusted Educator” Dr. Steve Perry.
Congratulations to our 2014 Trailblazers Darryl Lester, Levelle Moton, William “Billy” Lassiter and to the 2014 “Father of the Year” Jeffery Saunders.
Again, thank you so much for the support given to this year’s conference. We look forward to seeing you at the 2015 Fatherhood Conference on Saturday, June 20,2014.
Sincerely,
Kim M. Best, Executive Director
Family Resource Center of Raleigh, Inc
June 23, 2014
Our 2014 Youth Summit was held on Friday June 13, 2014 on the campus of NC State University. This event featured food and fun for kids of all ages from several youth groups in our community.
Attendees were treated to encouraging words and a musical selection from actor/rapper Tray Chaney from the hit HBO series “The Wire”. Tray challenged the youth to follow their dreams and never give up when things are not going the way that they would like them to. Dr. Steve Perry also gave a very inspiring message to the children about academic success, and beating the odds of becoming another statistic.
Pictures of the event can be seen below.
April 14, 2014
On June 14, 2014 America’s Most Trusted Educator, Dr. Steve Perry will give the keynote address at our 2nd Annual Fatherhood Conference. This conference is not just for fathers, we invite anyone involved with building a better future for our young people to come to the conference and take part in something that will help us change the landscape of youth development for generations to come.
Dr. Perry is the founder and principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School in Hartford, Connecticut. Capital Prep has sent 100% of its predominantly low-income, minority, first generation high school graduates to four-year colleges every year since its first class graduated in 2006. In addition to being the principal of Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Dr. Perry, MSW is an Education Contributor for CNN and MSNBC, an Essence Magazine columnist, best-selling author, and host of the #1 docudrama for TVONE “Save My Son.”
We invite all educators and school administrators to join us for this conference as we work towards restoring hope and uplifting those in our community who need it the most.
April 10, 2014
One of the many ways that the Family Resource Center of Raleigh is uplifting fathers in our community is by celebrating a Father of the Year at our 3rd Annual NC Fatherhood Conference. The father of the year short essay contest is open to youth in Wake and Durham schools grades 5 through 9. Students need to write 300 words about their father or father figure and answer “What my father or father figure means to me”. Entries must be typed and electronically submitted to fatherhood@frcofraleigh.org. Entries must be received by May 22, 2015 and the winner will be announced on June 5th. The winner will receive a $500.00 prize package and be honored at the Fatherhood Conference on June 20th.
If you would like to submit an application for this year’s Father of The Year award please click the link below for the printable entry form.