Category: Dad

The Importance of Engaging Fathers in Family Life

April 22, 2025

By Maria Almeida — Program Coordinator Greater Brockton Healthy Families At Greater Brockton Healthy Families, we recognize that fathers play a vital role in a child’s growth and development. A father’s presence can influence everything from emotional stability and academic achievement to social development and long-term well-being. That’s why our program is deeply committed to … More The Importance of Engaging Fathers in Family Life

Introducing Brockton Healthy Families

March 5, 2024

by Maria Almeida, Program Coordinator with Greater Brockton Healthy Families The Greater Brockton Healthy Families is part of a statewide program providing free, voluntary, and confidential home-visiting support to first-time moms and dads ages 24 and under. The services can begin during pregnancy and extend through their child’s third birthday. Our services include child development, family health … More Introducing Brockton Healthy Families

Recovering

February 20, 2024

By Dennis P. Carman, President & CEO, United Way of Greater Plymouth County I am the son of an alcoholic. On one hand, this means that I was both witness to and victim of some traumatic times, including verbal and physical abuse from my father, Donald Parker Carman. On the other hand, at 12 years old … More Recovering