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Lucas County proclaims June "Honoring Dads in Action" month, highlights local fatherhood programs
Summary
The Lucas County Board of Commissioners proclaimed June as "Honoring Dads in Action" month and heard testimony from local fatherhood program leaders and participants about services and events this month.
The Lucas County Board of Commissioners on June 2 voted unanimously to proclaim June as "Honoring Dads in Action" month, recognizing local fatherhood programs and urging community awareness of father-engagement services.
The proclamation, read by Dave Contre, director of the Lucas County Family and Children First Council and chair of the Lucas County Fatherhood Coalition, said "children with engaged fathers are more likely to perform well academically, exhibit healthy self-esteem, and display positive social behavior," and called out local programs that support fathers and families. Commissioner Michael Gerken made the motion to adopt…
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