F.R.O.G. is an acronym for the Fatherhood Engagement Program that we have here at Family Development Services, which stands for Fathers Reaching Opportunities and Greatness!

Two of our fathers, who previously served on the Policy Council, had an opportunity to attend the National Head Start Conference. At an exhibit, they learned that frogs are often considered horrible parents; however, the Poisonous Dart Frogs of the tropical rainforest are a notable exception. In fact, these frog tadpoles rely on their fathers for survival in the early years of life. Chris and Ahmad were firm believers that fathers are vital to young children’s success in Early Childhood Education, and they took an active role in supporting their children along with other early learners, by getting involved at their child’s center and in other aspects of our program. Due to their commitment to mentor other fathers within our program, we created a Fatherhood initiative Program here at Family Development Services called F.R.O.G., which stands for Fathers Reaching Opportunities and Greatness! We have a FROG committee that is made up of FDS staff who volunteer to help lead and support our center staff and interested male role models with the facilitation of the program.

This program will focus on Father Engagement as well as Father Advocacy opportunities that will empower fathers and other male role models to become more involved and engaged in their child’s early childhood education. We are excited about this program and look forward to future engagement opportunities!

If you are interested in how to become more involved in your child’s early childhood education, fill out the informational survey on the back and turn in to the front office.

We look forward to working with you!