The Georgia Fatherhood Program was established in 1997 with locations throughout the state of Georgia. The Georgia Fatherhood Program is designed to assist non-custodial parents to become more active, both emotionally and financially, in the lives of their children and to place the parents in jobs or job training leading to permanent employment.

How can Georgia Fatherhood benefit students?

The program provides:

• Academic and vocational counseling
• Career guidance
• Support groups for developing self-esteem
• Financial assistance
• Life Skills for Vocational Success and Raising Fathers/Raising Children
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Skills training needs to find employment and success on the job

Who is eligible for Georgia Fatherhood?

Non-custodial parents:

• Who have been court-ordered to pay child support, and are unemployed or underemployed.
• Who desire assistance in acquiring the skills needed to get a job and succeed in the work environment.
• Who are residents of Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, or adjacent counties.

Does Georgia Fatherhood cost anything?

The Georgia Fatherhood Program is FREE to qualified applicants.

When is the Georgia Fatherhood Program offered?

Program orientations are offered monthly throughout the year. For more information, please contact the Fatherhood Program Coordinator at West Central Technical College’s Carroll Campus at 770.838.2526, or your local Office of Child Support Services Agent.

Related Topics:

• http://www.tcsg.edu/teched/CTS/fatherhood.html

• http://ocss.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-OCSE/

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