Family Assistance for Renaissance Men
Developing relationships between father and child – one family at a time.
Family Assistance for Mothers
Jumpstart Program
About F.A.R.M.
Founder & CEO’s Story
In 1987, I was laid off from work. I had five maxed credit cards, a house note, a car note and child support payments. It appeared as though I was at a dead end with no hope in sight. I became depressed because I couldn’t find employment and my unemployment benefits were running out. There wasn’t enough money coming in to pay everything. I didn’t know what to do and had plans to move, to run. I wanted to take the little monies that I had and leave the state. I wanted to escape the pressures and responsibilities which included my children. At that point, it was self-preservation, that’s all I knew. It seemed instinctive. I was only 25 years old.
Of course, that’s not the way the story ended. God had another plan for me and my relationship with my three boys. I gave Him a chance and immediately my life had purpose, meaning and direction.
This is why FARM was created. To help men to reunite with and make a difference in their children’s lives. Statistics tells us that the world is a better place when fathers learn to take their rightful place helping to raise, teach and support their children. Thanks for your support.
Willie Bell
Statistics
In the U.S. men are having irresponsible sex at an alarming rate. Men who are mostly uneducated and lack direction of a father in their lives, as well. Men are having sex before they learn the responsibilities and consequences of their activities. The result, children are born to fathers who are scared and have no idea on how to take care of a child, so they run. Many of these men never see their children, leaving the mothers to handle all responsibilities of raising these children on their own, and in many cases, with assistance from the State.
OUR OFFERINGS:
Principles of Fatherhood
Up to twelve sessions of intensive responsibility counseling trained by Social Workers, Counselors, Ministers and other professionals.
Father and Child Relationship Building
Relationship building activities to includes involving sports activities, game sessions, field trips to museums, zoological attractions, libraries and other educational outlets.
Education and Skill Building
Fathers will complete educational goals, including Highschool, GED, College to increase workforce marketability. Also hands on skill building lessons taught by skilled trades professionals and licensed builders.
Legal Assistance / Child Support Help
F.A.R.M. partners with Michigan attorneys and local judges to assist fathers in correcting their child support issues, warrants, tickets and other barriers hindering them from connecting with their children, obtaining and maintaining job opportunities.
Housing Program
By utilizing available community housing F.A.R.M. assists these fathers in locating stable housing to qualify for the court’s requirement of equal parenting time. Additionally, Detroit land bank homes may be available to graduating participants as well.
Application
Looking to be a part of the F.A.R.M. program? Please visit the Application page, and we will be in touch with you shortly.
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We need your help in bridging the gap between children, fathers and mothers. Please join us as we strive to strengthen families by teaching men the principles of fatherhood and become a greater asset to their children, caregivers, communities and society.
