Father Matters

On today's show, we discuss Autism Awareness with Jessica Leichtweisz. If you are like many of Jessica's clients, you have spent many long hours agonizing over the wellbeing of your child and frankly … the overall health of your family. A study done at University of Wisconsin found that parents of autistic children are 10% more likely go get divorced. Other studies cite even higher numbers. Let’s...

On today's show, we discuss Representing Yourself In Family Court with Family Law Attorney Wendy Hernandez. Before getting started, it is important for people to understand that there is a lot to know about court. Do not assume that you understand the law, the process, or the procedures involved. This is not the kind of information that people usually pick up in their everyday lives. People often...

On today's show, we discuss Father Matters Reentry Services with James Lynch. From the beginning, Father Matters purpose has been to promote the growth in socially and economically deprived communities. Our down-to-earth style is aimed at providing the tools necessary to empower men and women and their families to improve community well being. We are proud of our many successful endeavors we have...

On today's show, we discuss From Prison to Fatherhood with Carlos Felix. Each year, more than 600,000 individuals return home from prison, which has profound consequences for the children of prisoners. Most prisoners have difficulties reconnecting with families, housing, and jobs. Many prisoners remain plagued by substance abuse and health problems upon reentry into the community. America's incarc...

On our show today, we discuss Life After Prison with Frantz Beasley. One of the primary challenges that ex-offenders face once they're released is finding stable employment. In addition to the outside struggles ex-felons face when looking for work, many also wrestle with inner struggles, like drug addiction or mental health issues. But, issues aside, ex-offenders need a job to provide for their ba...

On today's show, we discuss SNAP with Jessica Beresford of Father Matters. A record 20% of American households, one in five, were on food stamps in 2013, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).The numbers also show there was a record number of individuals on food stamps in 2013 and that the cost of the program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), was at...

On today's show, we discuss The National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference with Melinda Borucki. Looking back to our first two years, the focus of the National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference has been on building awareness and collaboration. This year, our audacious conference goal is to expand programming, advocacy and policy, across the country in a big way. We have been in...

On today's show, we discuss Representing Yourself In Family Court with Family Law Attorney Wendy Hernandez. Before getting started, it is important for people to understand that there is a lot to know about court. Do not assume that you understand the law, the process, or the procedures involved. This is not the kind of information that people usually pick up in their everyday lives. People often...

On today's show, we discuss Life As A Teen Dad with Raymond C.If you’re a teen and you’ve learned that you are going to become a father, this could be a confusing time for you. It’s completely normal to have lots of different thoughts and feelings, and it will take a long time to get used to the idea of becoming a father. More often than not when you think of teen parents, most people think about...

On today's show, we discuss Dare To Be King with David Miller. David Miller is one of America’s leading social entrepreneurs elevating Black male achievement and his Dare to Be King curriculum encourages young men to reach for majestic heights in their lives. Dare to Be King is an essential tool to help young men not only survive, but to thrive through, the many challenges they face. Guest Speaker...

On today's show, we discuss Grandparents raising Grandchildren with Victoria Gray. Many grandparents in this care taking role underestimate or are unaware of the added burdens their new role as "parents" will place upon them. Grandparents often assume their role will be to nurture and reward children without having to set limits. When grandparents serve as primary caregivers, however, they must le...

On today's show, we discuss Sex Trafficking with Breanna Vales Director of REDLIGHT REBELLION. Sex trafficking is a form of modern slavery that exists throughout the United States and globally. Sex traffickers use violence, threats, lies, debt bondage, and other forms of coercion to force women, men and children to engage in commercial sex against their will. Under federal law, any minor under the...

On today's show, we discuss Part 2 of The AZ DCS Oversight Group with Lori Ford . The AZ DCS Oversight Group came together, and in the process has forced a DCS community advisory panel, which lawmakers created to listen to community members. Guest Speaker Information: Lori Ford Email azdcsoc@gmail.com WWW.FATHERMATTERS.ORG

On today's show, we discuss The AZ DCS Oversight Group with Lori Ford . The AZ DCS Oversight Group came together, and in the process has forced a DCS community advisory panel, which lawmakers created to listen to community members. Guest Speaker Information: Lori Ford Email azdcsoc@gmail.com WWW.FATHERMATTERS.ORG

On our show today, we discuss Your Money or Your Life. Make the choice today that you will put your family and yourself ahead of material things and the pursuit of money. No one is saying you shouldn’t have ambitions and maybe even get some of these things but keep in mind that going into debt for them is only going to bring you stress. For some great financial tools and resources go to: http://le...

On today's show, we discuss A Man and His Money. When it comes to money, men tend to take more risks and don't save for emergencies. Men use money as a score card and can struggle with self-esteem when there are financial problems. Douglas Reprogle with AGAPE Adoption Agency of Arizona INC. Phone: 480.272.7994 Website: http://www.agapeaz.org WWW.FATHERMATTERS.ORG

On our show today, we discuss Faith – Based and Community Initiatives. The Arizona Council on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is dedicated to engaging and mobilizing faith communities to improve the quality of life for vulnerable and impoverished people through a statewide network of faith-based, community and governmental organizations. Chuck Fitzgerald Arizona Council on Faith-Based and Co...

On our show today, we discuss Life After Divorce. Divorce is a great loss and a crisis which has a huge impact the lives of everyone involved. If you have experienced, or are experiencing divorce, my heart goes out to you. This isn’t the way the story is supposed to end. For many divorcees the question becomes, “now what?” Divorce is not the end of the road. It isn’t easy, and it often is not what...

On our show today, we discuss Continuing education for teenage parents . If you are a pregnant or parenting teenager, you are still entitled to the same training and education as other students. While continuing education can be challenging in your situation, it is possible if you know your options and a way forward. Guest Speaker Information: Heidi Christensen, Program Director E-mail: hchristens...

On today's show, we discuss Working with DCS to Get Your Child Back. A live recording from our Fifth Annual Court & Custody Conference with Janet Bell and Casey Melsek from Department of Child Safety. Sadly, it's not uncommon for children to be removed from their homes. If it happens to you, do you know what to do to protect your rights as a parent, to keep your children safe while they're away fr...

On today's show we discuss Holidays and Money with Stu Burns. Armed with your budget, make a list of all the people you want to buy for. Then go over the list and decide how much you can spend on each. Don't have enough money to cover your holiday budget? Go through it again and cut names or amounts. Once you settle on a dollar amount for each person, that's it. "If you can't afford a sweater, get...

On our show today, we discuss the Joshua Initiative with Daniel Sidler. In an age where morals are mocked, manhood is muted, womanhood is defined by independence and lies to youth are prevalent, it’s clear that our nation is in dire need of missionaries. Men and women with the right perspective, boldly and courageously calling for a revival of Godly principles in our nation, neighborhoods, homes b...

On today's show, we discuss Father Matters Reentry Services with James Lynch. From the beginning, Father Matters purpose has been to promote the growth in socially and economically deprived communities. Our down-to-earth style is aimed at providing the tools necessary to empower men and women and their families to improve community well being. We are proud of our many successful endeavors we have...

On today's show we discuss Holiday Job Searching with Lindsey Kelly. Are you about to start a job search or are you in the midst of looking for a new job? Are you thinking about waiting to start or putting your job search on hold? If so, think again. Contrary to popular opinion, this is a good time of year to find a job. Employers don't stop hiring just because it's the holidays. In addition, the...

On today's show we discuss From Prison to Fatherhood with Carlos Felix. Each year, more than 600,000 individuals return home from prison, which has profound consequences for the children of prisoners. Most prisoners have difficulties reconnecting with families, housing, and jobs. Many prisoners remain plagued by substance abuse and health problems upon reentry into the community. America's incarce...