http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org Where Hearts Are Connected Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:14:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You are cordially invited to the Fathers in Focus Summit hosted by Vineyard Family Services in collaboration with the Shelby County Children's Policy Council and the Office of Cam Ward.  This is a free event!  Registration is requested--call (205) 533-7852 or email Megan@VineyardFamilyServices.org  Fathers in Focus Summit--August 21, 2008  8am--1pm (Breakfast and ... http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/fathers-in-focus-summit/ We are excited that you stopped by to see our new website.  Our hope is for this site to become a true community resource.  Feel free to look around, and if you see anything that you think needs improving, please let us know. http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/new-website/ The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham partners with Vineyard Family Services to provide their Fostering Helps! Program. You can learn more about them by visiting their website. http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/the-community-foundation-of-greater-birmingham/ The Inverness Vineyard Church is a proud sponsor of Vineyard Family Services by providing a portion of their tithes to the agency.  It also serves  as the host of  VFS' offices and programs. http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/the-inverness-vineyard-church/ Bonedaddy's is a proud sponsor of Vineyard Family Services Board meetings.  We go for the great food and wonderful atmosphere, and you should too!  For more information, visit them at their website. http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/bonedaddys-bbq/ The Alabama Department of Human Resources also partners with Vineyard Family Services to provide their F.I.T. DAD Program.  They provide a multitude of resources for you as an Alabama citizen.  Please visit their website for more information. http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/alabama-dhr/ The Children's Trust Fund partners with Vineyard Family Services to provide their F.I.T. DAD Program.  To view more of their wonderful work within the state of Alabama, visit them at their website. http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/childrens-trust-fund-2/ Here are some resources to help you with fathering issues. http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/fatherhood/ * Prior to our Fatherhood program, 83% of the fathers reported their commitment level to making full child support payments as “poor.” After the program, 100% reported their commitment level as “good,” or “excellent.” * Prior to our Fatherhood program, 67% of the fathers reported their ability to use several forms of positive discipline ... http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/vfs-programs-are-successful/ Fathers are irreplaceable!   In 2006, the Federal Government spent 99.8 billion dollars to support programs that benefit father absent homes.  Children from father absent homes use  mental health services at a greater rate which effect health insurance costs Father absent families receive State Health Care, Earned Income Tax credits, TANF assistance, Medicaid, food ... http://www.vineyardfamilyservices.org/why-fathers-are-necessary/