Onondaga Fatherhood Program Among Those Studied by Urban Institute

Study Finds Significant Demand for Services; Initial Findings Encouraging

by New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance

ALBANY, NY (04/14/2009)(readMedia)-- The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) will release initial findings of the Urban Institute's study of New York State's "Strengthening Families Through Stronger Fathers" initiative at the Westcott Community Center.

WHO:	David A. Hansell, Commissioner, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Michelle Haab, Coordinator of the Parent Success Initiative, Onondaga's fatherhood program
WHAT:	The Urban Institute has completed the most comprehensive study of fatherhood programs in the country. The report reviews five fatherhood pilot projects funded by OTDA that have been operating since 2006 and provide intensive employment services and other supportive services to low-income noncustodial parents. The goal of the fatherhood initiative is to increase noncustodial parents' financial and emotional involvement with their children.
WHEN:	Wednesday April 15, 2009 at 11:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE:	Westcott Community Center 826 Euclid Avenue Syracuse, New York 13210
NOTES:	Participants in the fatherhood program will also be on hand to discuss their experiences.