Learn more about our fatherhood initiatives, the people we help, the changes we’re working to make and the organizations making it possible.
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Fatherhood Focus - Clarence Gibson, Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
September 1, 2022
This month's Fatherhood Focus Story features Clarence Gibson. Here's more about his story and how Midlands Fatherhood Coalition has helped to better his life.
Read MoreLetter From The President
August 5, 2022
Happy Fathers’ Day! I am proud to build on the solid foundation that Pat Littlejohn, the team, and our six local organizations have established over the last 20 years. They have set a high standard for others to follow.
Read MoreCenter Receives $75,000 Grant from The Leon Levine Foundation
August 5, 2022
The Center is excited to announce a receipt of a $75,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation. Established in 1980 by Leon Levine (Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.).
Read MoreCenter Receives $10,000 Grant from DreamBee Foundation
August 5, 2022
“The DreamBee Foundation is excited to partner with the Center. We are impressed with the work that has been done with this program, and the work that will continue to be done with these promising juniors and seniors,” said Charlene Keys Bowen, Founder of the foundation. “
Read MoreStatewide Engagement
August 5, 2022
Here is what our local organizations have been and what's coming!
Read MoreFatherhood Focus Story: Robert Medina, Father to Father, Inc.
August 5, 2022
Mr. Medina came to Father to Father newly divorced and just beginning to navigate visitation with his two daughters, as well as the child support system. He was struggling with the amount he was ordered to pay in child support, which was a substantial percentage of his income. At the time, Mr. Medina was seeing his daughters regularly through his visitation order, but his time with them was never enough.
Read MoreGovernor Proclaims June 2022 as Fathers Matter Month, Honors SCCFF for 20 Years of Impact
June 16, 2022
The Center was honored June 1 at the State House as Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed June 2022 to be Fathers Matter Month.
Read MorePat Littlejohn Presented with the Order of the Palmetto
June 16, 2022
We are proud to announce that during the press conference on June 1, our retiring president, Pat Littlejohn, was also surprised with the Order of the Palmetto.
Read MoreSC Bar Association Awards SCCFF with $60,000 Grant
June 16, 2022
We are excited to announce that the South Carolina Bar Association has awarded the Center with a $60,000 grant for the coming fiscal year that will be used to support the Jobs Not Jail program.
Read MoreFather Focus: Saai Smith, Man 2 Man
June 16, 2022
Saai Smith has been enrolled in the fatherhood program at the Man 2 Man organization since February. He is a father to four children and worked part-time with his father’s trucking business.
Read MoreWelcome, New Incoming President, Karriem Edwards
May 19, 2022
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families has announced Karriem Edwards as incoming president. He will take over for retiring president, Patricia Littlejohn, this summer.
Read MoreYou're Invited To Celebrate An Historic Moment for Fatherhood!
May 19, 2022
The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families is receiving a Proclamation declaring June as Fathers Matter Month on June 1, 2022 at 10 a.m. As our partner and friend, we invite YOU to attend and celebrate this wonderful event with us.
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