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Riverside County proclaims Fatherhood Awareness Month; DCSS spotlights 'Dad's Day' and outreach
Summary
Supervisors presented a proclamation recognizing Fatherhood Awareness Month and heard County Department of Child Support Services officials describe outreach events including a Dad's Day and a fatherhood forum intended to connect fathers to services.
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday recognized Fatherhood Awareness Month with a proclamation and heard county child-support officials describe programs aimed at engaging fathers in family services.
Supervisor Eddie Gutierrez led the proclamation presentation and asked Nicole Wyndham Hurd, director of the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS), to speak about recent outreach, including a community event and a fatherhood forum. "At DCSS, the fatherhood initiative is near and dear to my heart," Wyndham Hurd said. "We truly believe that having fathers and the important roles that they play in the families is extremely critical to those families and those children."
Why it matters: County officials said father-focused outreach can strengthen family bonds and connect parents with services such as parenting workshops, employment referrals and child-support assistance. Supervisors said they want to expand successful district events countywide.
Program details: Supervisors highlighted "Dad's Day," an event held at the Moreno Valley Amphitheater that featured nonprofit booths, activities for children and a movie night co-sponsored by District 5. Staff said the fatherhood forum convened agencies and community partners to identify ways to increase father participation without necessarily creating new programs.
Board remarks and next steps: Supervisors praised the DCSS work and encouraged expanding successful initiatives beyond District 5. The presentation included a short video and concluded with a photo opportunity; no formal board action was required.
