The program year at UPNEXT is off
to a great start. This season has been a very productive one for many of our
fathers as they have overcome personal barriers and learned new skills. They
have attended UPNEXT’s monthly family activities, where they have bonded with
their children, and some dads have taken advantage of our transitional work and
fellowship opportunities. Indeed, the
past few months have been very busy for current and previous UPNEXT
participants.
To date, UPNEXT has graduated
three cycles of fathers who are now equipped with the tools required to become
better parents. These men are also fully prepared to re-join the workforce;
this program year we have had many placements in industries like retail, maintenance,
food service and transportation.
In addition to its parenting and
workforce development expertise, UPNEXT is also known as a resource for fathers
who need extra help with getting a handle on their child support
obligations. During each 6-week cycle,
UPNEXT dads are connected with the Office of Child Support Enforcement, so that
they may learn about what they owe and what their payment options are. They are also connected with financial
wellness services where they learn about banking and long term financial
planning and management.
The next cycle of the UPNEXT
Fatherhood and Workforce Development program starts on November 23rd. Should you have any clients that you would
like to refer, you may do so by contacting the Program Administrator, at 646-264-1343.
Written by Rhabia Cowell