| Greetings from The National Partnership for Community Leadership 14th Annual International Fatherhood Conference Partnerships and Collaboration: "Expanding Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Family Program Connections" June 12-15, 2012 Dear Prospective Conference Attendee: Limited funding at the federal, state and local levels as well as reduced investments in the responsible fatherhood field by major foundations will necessitate creative partnership and collaboration among a variety of agencies/organizations serving fathers and families. The 14th Annual International Fatherhood Conference theme is: Partnership and Collaboration: "Expanding Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Family Program Connections". This focus is seen as a necessary and important foundation in advancing our efforts on behalf of our customers; fathers and mothers, couples, youth and children. Expanding our connections will enable the responsible fatherhood field to achieve positive outcomes and maximize the use of available resources. We can no longer function as "islands" unto ourselves. Nor is there a "one size fits all" approach when it comes to meeting the diverse needs of our customers. To achieve the best results, partnership and collaboration is the key. The conference will feature an opening session Policy Forum organized by the National Fatherhood Leaders Group (NFLG). Panel members will include national, state, and local policy makers and responsible fatherhood, healthy marriage, and healthy family program leaders. There will also be conference super sessions focused on father involvement in the early learning success of children; and, achieving funding success in responsible fatherhood, healthy marriage and family service programs. Conference workshops will focus on responsible fatherhood; healthy marriage/ relationship education; military families; early childhood education; domestic violence; child support; employment; faith-based programs; re-entry, prevention, and evaluation. There will also be a national training institute on working with fathers, and, special leadership workshops conducted by members of NFLG, the National Association of Marriage and Relationship Education (NARME) and partner organizations. The Spirit of Fatherhood Hall of Fame Luncheon will be high spirited. Five responsible fatherhood leaders will be inducted into the Spirit of Fatherhood Hall of Fame. Also, the Committed Fathers Alliance will present its National Father of the Year at the Luncheon. Another conference highlight will be the Fatherhood Practitioners Networking Luncheon. As always the conference will offer a variety of networking opportunities among attendees and include some special activities that will highlight the best of Fort Lauderdale Florida. In closing, you don't want to miss this important conference. We promise to over deliver and exceed your expectations. I look forward to greeting and meeting you all in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jeffery M. Johnson, Ph.D., President Register for the 14th Annual International Fatherhood Conference by February 29, 2012 and be our guest for a
FREE SIGHTSEEING & DINNER CRUISE on THE WORLD FAMOUS JUNGLE QUEEN RIVERBOAT!!!!
 The World Famous Jungle Queen Riverboat will take us on a humerous and informative sightseeing cruise through historic downtown Fort Lauderdale and the great Yacht District on our way to their own Tropical Isle. Jungle Queen's Tropical Isle is home to beautiful rare trees and foliage, exotic birds, large iguanas, alligators and monkeys. While there, you will enjoy an All YOU Wish to Eat Chicken, Bar-B-Que Ribs and Steamed Shrimp dinner with all the trimmings followed by a hilarious and entertaining Variety Show.
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