Child and Family Well-Being

Over two half days, this interactive virtual convening will bring together professionals from pediatric care, juvenile justice, child welfare, law enforcement, education, and community-based organizations to reflect on what’s working—and what must change—to create systems that are responsive, equitable, and family-centered.

This webinar is designed to elevate fathers’ mental health as a core prevention and family well-being strategy, recognizing that fathers’ emotional health, identity, and connection to their children are critical protective factors for families. Participants will deepen their understanding of how structural stressors, such as economic insecurity, systemic racism, involvement with child welfare or the justice system, and unresolved trauma, shape fathers’ mental health and engagement with services. 

April’s designation as National Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the importance of prevention, protection, and inclusion for children and families. This session will explore how meaningful father engagement serves as a powerful, yet often overlooked, strategy across these efforts.