Fatherhood

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

Fatherhood

Maryland Family Network's Family Support Centers provide free services to families. The goal is to help adults develop the skills they need to raise successful children. Fathers are a huge part of making this success a reality. Let's give men the resources, tools and time that they need to be great dads.

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Resources & Links

Maryland Family Network Family Support Centers The Proof Is In: Father Absence Harms Child Well-Being (Huffington Post)
The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children (Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)