Hampton County proclaims June 2025 as Elevate Fatherhood Month

Hampton County Council proclaimed June 2025 as Elevate Fatherhood Month and presented a proclamation to representatives of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families.

Lawrence Ford of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families addressed the council and described the center’s services, which include parenting education, employment assistance and court navigation for fathers. Ford said the organization serves all 46 counties through a statewide network and provides programs aimed at helping fathers connect with their children.

The council read a proclamation recognizing the center’s statewide work and the importance of fathers’ involvement in children’s lives. The proclamation, read aloud by the chair, declared June 2025 to be Elevate Fatherhood Month in Hampton County and encouraged citizens to “express their gratitude for the fathers in their lives.” Council members joined the presenters at the dais to sign and photograph the proclamation.

Speakers

- Lawrence Ford — role/title: Representative, South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families; affiliation_type: nonprofit; first referenced at 2576.66. - Curtis Hopkins — role/title: Manager, Low Country outreach (South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families); affiliation_type: nonprofit; first referenced at 2576.66. - Dr. Capers — role/title: Board member (Columbia headquarters); affiliation_type: nonprofit/academic; first referenced at 2717.18.

Proper names

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Authorities

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Actions

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Discussion versus decisions

- Discussion: Lawrence Ford and partners described the center’s programs and statewide network. - Direction/Decision: Council presented and signed the proclamation recognizing Elevate Fatherhood Month in Hampton County.

Provenance

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Salience

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