Rebuilding the Village From the Ground Up
Fathers matter – every step of the way. Join us this June in Delaware County for Fatherhood Responsibility Month featuring events that support dads through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, while connecting them to vital, year-round resources. Our role is to build and support our community’s village starting with healthy relationships. Let’s build it together from the ground up.
June 2, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Story Walk Opening
J. Lewis Crozer Library (620 Engle Street, Chester)
No registration needed.
- Help us kick-off a family-friendly, father-themed story walk around the grounds of everyone’s favorite library in Chester, featuring “Dad” by Christian Robinson. This is a great activity to share with the kids. Those in attendance will be given raffle tickets for the book featured on the story walk – “Dad” by Christian Robinson. We will also be raffling off tickets for other events throughout the month (you must be present to win).
June 6, 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Ask a Provider Event
Keystone First Wellness Center (1929 W 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013 )
Register Here
- Have questions about pregnancy or maternal mental health? Want to learn more about breast/chest feeding or your OB/GYN’s role in your care? Join us for an interactive Panel Q&A featuring a range of providers who support families throughout the perinatal period, from pregnancy through postpartum. This event is designed to build trust and connection between providers and families while addressing common questions, fears, and uncertainties. Food will be provided and prizes will be raffled!
June 10, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Fatherhood Engagement Meeting Breakfast
Family Village Offices (Baldwin Tower 1510 Chester Pike, Eddystone)
Register Here
- Join us for breakfast pastries and coffee as we build a coordinated effort to support fathers before, during, and after birth, ensuring they have resources to fulfill their responsibilities. Discussions will include how to rebuild the village in Delaware County. We’ll be raffling off tickets to the June 13 Painting event at the CAAT center to those in attendance.
June 13 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Men’s Afternoon Out Paint Party
Art UnFramed Art Gallery at the CAAT, 2300 W 4th St, Chester, PA 19013, USA
Event information and registration
June 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Dad’s Cafe
Family Village Offices (Baldwin Tower 1510 Chester Pike, Eddystone)
Register Here
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Dad’s Cafe is an open space where Dads and their circles can speak about the joys of fatherhood. Learn the 5 protective factors, a tool that aims to make the job of ‘dad’ a little easier. Join us for this special in-person session!
June 20, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Childbirth Class – The Role of Dad in Childbirth
Family Village Offices (Baldwin Tower 1510 Chester Pike, Eddystone)
Register here
- Dads, this is your chance to learn exactly what you should be doing in the labor room! Learn how you can help and support moms before, during, and after the birth experience. The class will be lead by Education Specialist and Doula, Skyla vanTrikt.
June 20
Tie One On for Prostate & Colon Cancer: Run, Walk, Bike (Hosted by Local 413)
Subaru Park
More information here.
- Tie One on For Prostate and Colon Cancer Awareness Charitable Organization goals are to bring awareness and education about preventative care, to support the newly diagnosed, those managing care and those in remission by aiding and assisting with financial obligations and provide information of resources for patients and families.
June 20
Hoops for Health (more info coming soon)
June 20
Meet the author event.
J. Lewis Crozer Library (620 Engle Street, Chester)
No registration needed. More information coming soon…
June 24, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fatherhood Summit
Chester City Hall
Register Here
- This year’s summit will feature keynote speaker, Mayor Stefan Roots. Tap into the many resources available to fathers in Chester and enjoy food, free giveaways, and more. The event will host a set of small group workshops chosen by participants. We will also be giving away our Dad of the Year award! Gifts, prizes and raffles will be awarded to those in attendance.
June 30, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Community Fathering Roundtable IV
Chester Boys & Girls Club
Registration (coming soon)
- Cap off a month of amazing events with this gathering and panel discussion on the status of fatherhood in Chester.
For more information, please contact Dr. Onaje Muid.