1.     Explain the value that fathers and other "family men" bring to the lives of children.

2.     Be able to articulate how fathers positively impact child development.

3.     Recognize barriers to participation in family life that men may face.

4.     Understand the specific challenges facing teen fathers.

5.     Reflect on your personal fatherhood story and deepen your awareness of how your own life experiences may affect your view of and interaction with fathers.

6.     Appreciate parenting differences that often exist between mothers and fathers and adjust your approaches and expectations accordingly.

7.     Develop strategies for talking with families about the inclusion of fathers.

8.     Explore ideas about the involvement of other positive male role models.