Fathers In Training (FIT) provides a supportive
environment for men to gain an increased understanding of the issues and
challenges pertaining to manhood, relationships and parenting. The program provides
the tools necessary for participants to negotiate these challenges, in an
effort to improve their effectiveness as men and fathers while the ultimate
goal is to develop productive relationships with their partners and
families. FIT strongly encourages a healthy co-parenting relationship
with mothers whom participants are no longer involved. We firmly believe
that an actively involved father contributes to the healthy emotional
development and overall well-being of children.
The program operates in increments of 15 week sessions every
Monday evening from 6:30PM to 8 PM. Participants must first enroll and
start at the beginning of every fifteen week cycle as well as complete at least
13 sessions in order to receive a certificate of Program Completion.
Participation is open to residents of the City of Virginia Beach as well as the
Tidewater area.
Alternatively, a daytime group will be available for those
who are unable to attend in the evening. The daytime group will run every
Wednesday afternoon from 1PM to 2:30PM.
*Groups will be conducted at: Virginia Beach Human
Services Department
3432 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia
Beach, VA 23452
An alumni group for fathers who have completed the program
and wish to continue or expand their involvement in the community will also be
made available. FIT recognizes that challenges will come and go
throughout life, and will offer a monthly support element to embrace and
discuss these instances.
For the next cycle start date and additional information,
contact Ben Watterton, 757-385-3711.