Father Engagement in Families Of Children With Special Needs

An insider’s perspective for fathers, mothers, caregivers, and those who support families of children with special needs.

Held By Zoom on Friday, August 29, 2025 from Noon to 1:30pm CST

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Fathers, Stepfathers, Grandfathers, Father-Figures, Parents, Caregivers and Professionals

1) Self Care & Respite –

Jarell Roach of Bellevue, NE is an Air Force Reservist, Director at Youth For Christ, a standup comedian and father of four, two of which have Autism.

Frederick Jefferson of Houston, TX is an Army veteran, founder of Man II Man and father of three including a daughter with Autism.

2) Grieving The Life Anticipated –

Dr. Robert Naseef of Philadelphia, PA a professional psychologist, keynote speaker, author, father of four, including a son with Autism.

Brian Page of Orlando Park, IL is a vice-president at Shepherd’s College and father of three including a son with a brain bleed.

Click the names above to listen to these SFN Mentor Fathers, SFN Dad To Dad Podcast interviews.

Registration: Is FREE, but you must register in advance. Each participant will receive a Great Dad Coin & other resources.

Co-Sponsored By:

Child & Family Connections #9

21st Century Dads Foundation

Special Fathers Network

All parents are encouraged to take the SFN Early Intervention Parent Survey located at: https://bit.ly/3TLcY65

Questions?
Contact Shelly McElroy at (773) 830-5218.

About:

Children & Family Connections #9 provides services to children birth to age three with developmental delays or who are diagnosed with developmental disabilities. CFC #9 does intake, determines eligibility, and connects children to providers who promote the development of motor skills, cognitive ability, communication and social emotional skills.

The 21st Century Dads Foundation (TIN 47-3408460) is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is: improving the lives of children by raising awareness and resources for greater father involvement and inspiring dads to be present: physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually.

The Special Fathers Network is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs

Father Engagement in Families Of Children With Special Needs