Fatherhood Network

06/01/2026

PSA: Mission of Mercy is offering Cleanings, Check-ups, Extractions, Root Canals, Restorative work, Fillings & Crowns, Partials (same day dentures if we have capacity), Pediatric Services, Pharmacy on site, Anesthesia for procedures - and above all - healthcare education and resources for all patients!
Completely FREE for all patients!
Starting at 6am June 12th 13th at the Wings Event Center (3600 Vandrick Dr. Kalamazoo, MI).

05/28/2026

What an incredible day at the Foundations of Fatherhood Summit!

Today’s conversations centered on the intersection of fatherhood and the legal system, with valuable insight shared by leaders and representatives from across Michigan, including Michigan Supreme Court Justice Noah Hood.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate with passionate advocates working to support fathers and families throughout the state Michigan Action Plan for Father Involvement (MAPFI), Present Pillars, Strong Fathers/Padres Fuertes - Strong Beginnings, Fatherhood and Family Service Hub , boy2menofbusiness , as well as the newly formed Department of Father and Paternal Engagement Division.

Excited to continue building relationships and strengthening support systems for fathers across Michigan.

05/24/2026

We are honored and excited that the Fatherhood Network will be presenting at the 2026 International Father and Family Practitioners Conference in Washington, DC hosted by The National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL) .

Our breakout session, “Wellness Warriors: Finding H.O.P.E While Building Father & Frontline Practitioner Wellness Plans,” will highlight the importance of fathers prioritizing their mental, emotional, physical, and holistic wellness.

Healthy fathers help build healthy families, and we believe creating spaces that encourage healing, resilience, and wellness for men is critical to the well-being of our communities.

We look forward to sharing, learning, and continuing this important conversation on the intersection of fatherhood and wellness.

05/22/2026

We are looking forward to the upcoming in partnership with New Connections of Kalamazoo and Soul Artistry LLC!

Join us as we celebrate fathers and father figures in our community!

Honor the fathers in your life the right way! 🙏🏾 Join us for our Father’s Day Brunch on June 21st. Scan the QR code to get your tickets! Come out and celebrate! 🍽️✨

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Fatherhood Network DADvocate Anthony (Tony) Hill on successfully completing the MiCHWA (Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance) Community Health Worker Training Program and earning his Community Health Worker Certification! 👏🏾🎓

This accomplishment reflects Anthony’s continued commitment to supporting fathers, families, and communities through advocacy, wellness, and outreach.

The knowledge and skills gained through this program in key areas such as cultural responsiveness, public health systems, community resources, behavioral health, and promoting healthy living will further strengthen the Fatherhood Network’s ability to serve our community with intentionality and care.

Special thanks to the Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) and Corewell Health for facilitating this impactful professional development opportunity.

Please join us on giving congrats to Anthony Hill, CCHW on this outstanding achievement! 💙

05/20/2026

Looks like our Director of Operations, Derek Miller, had an amazing time reading to youth during the Kalamazoo Public Library’s Party in the Park! 📚☀️

One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to read alongside his son and his classmates while encouraging a love for learning and literacy.

A big thank you to the Kalamazoo Public Library for inviting us to be part of such a meaningful community event and for continuing to invest in early learning opportunities for children and families throughout Kalamazoo. 💙

05/19/2026

Another meaningful day on the course supporting the now and next generations! ⛳️

The Fatherhood Network and the KBGA - Kalamazoo Black Golf Association were honored to support this year’s golf outing hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo.

We believe strong communities are built by investing in children, creating opportunities, and surrounding young people with support, mentorship, and encouragement.

Investing in the out-of-school-time space is especially important, as it provides youth with safe environments, positive relationships, life-enriching experiences, and continued growth beyond the classroom.

Our work to empower fathers and strengthen families is deeply connected to helping youth thrive both now and in the future.

THANK YOU to the Boys & Girls Clubs for another incredible event and for the important work you continue to do throughout our community. Looking forward to next year!

05/14/2026

Shout out to Precision Productions for capturing this snippet from our "Fathers as Roots & Wings: Championing Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Across Generations" breakout session at the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health From Deep Roots to New Branches Conference.
Thank you everyone that attended our breakout session! We hope that you enjoyed it and are using some of the tools that we shared.

05/13/2026

Happy to join the Kalamazoo Public Library in Bronson Park on May 20th from 10-11am for the 29th Annual Party in the Park as a Reader!

Tiny readers, big day ahead! 📚☀️

We’re looking forward to a morning full of stories, music, book characters, and joyful early literacy fun at Party in the Park!.

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten classes, day care providers, and families.

• Wednesday, May 20
• 10:00–11:00 am
• Bronson Park

Register here: kpl.gov/event/party-in-the-park/

05/13/2026

We are incredibly thankful to the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health for inviting the Fatherhood Network to facilitate a breakout session during this year’s conference themed “From Deep Roots to New Branches.”

It was truly an honor to advocate for the importance of intentionally engaging fathers within the infant and early childhood mental health space through our breakout session, “Fathers as Roots and Wings: Championing Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Across Generations.” The conversation highlighted the powerful role fathers play in supporting maternal wellness, healthy attachment, emotional development, and long-term family well-being across generations.

We were grateful to connect with such an engaging audience of practitioners, advocates, and parents who brought thoughtful insight, meaningful dialogue, and a shared passion for strengthening children and families. Opportunities like these remind us how important collaboration is in building systems and communities that fully embrace fathers as essential contributors to infant and early childhood mental health outcomes.

A special shout out and heartfelt thank you to Executive Director Joni Zieldorff for your leadership, hospitality, and continued commitment to advancing infant mental health across Michigan.

Thank you again to MI-AIMH for your vision and partnership. We look forward to continuing to grow a strong and collaborative relationship together as we collectively work to support healthier children, stronger families, and thriving communities throughout Michigan.

📸: Precision Productions