We are excited to invite you to our 2nd Annual Fatherhood Summit 2025, taking place on Saturday, April 26. This FREE event is designed to empower fathers and father figures with the knowledge, support, and resources they need to strengthen their roles in their children’s lives.
All fathers and father figures are encouraged to attend! The summit features engaging workshops in English, Spanish, and Mixteco, covering essential topics such as child development, financial planning, and mental health. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow dads, enjoy free childcare and meals, and discover the profound impact of their presence.
Register now at: bit.ly/FatherhoodSummit2025
For more information, feel free to reach out to me directly or contact Jose or Mario (details listed below).
Jose Olarte
Phone and text: 805-795-3197
Email: Jose.Olarte@ventura.org
Mario Rodriguez
Office: 805-869-1317
Cell: 805-561-8877
Email: MRodriguez@first5ventura.org
Schedule:
- 2–2:15 p.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 2:20–3:05 p.m. | Session I Workshops
- 3:15–4 p.m. | Session II Workshops
- 4–5:30 p.m. | Food & Prizes
- 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Resource Fair
Session I Workshops:
- Fathers & Child Development (English) – First 5 Ventura
- Strengthening Fathers’ Mental Wellness: A Journey to Protect Healthy Family Relationships (English) – Ventura County Behavioral Health
- Navigating the Child Support System (English) – Ventura County Department of Child Support Services
- Protecting Your Assets (Spanish) – Chase Bank
- Strengthening Indigenous Fatherhood: Creating Safe and Nurturing Homes (Mixteco) – MICOP
- Fathers Supporting Fathers (Spanish) – United Parents
Session II Workshops:
- Fathers & Child Development (Spanish) – First 5 Ventura
- Strengthening Fathers’ Mental Wellness: A Journey to Protect Healthy Family Relationships (Spanish) – Ventura County Behavioral Health
- Beyond the Score: How Credit Impacts Your Life (English) – Chase Bank
- Fatherhood Rights: What Every Father Needs to Know About Custody & Visitation (English) – Ventura County District Attorney – Child Abduction Unit
- What You Need to Know: IEPs/Special Education (English) – United Parents
- What You Need to Know: Immigration (Spanish)
Partners & Sponsors:
- First 5 Ventura County
- Hope & Comfort
- Rio School District
- CHASE Bank
- County Schools Federal Credit Union
- United Parents
- Rainbow Connection Family Resource and Empowerment Center
