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Fathers Network member Martin Sarmiento-Blaha and his wife are opening their new gym on June 10th.  Please help spread the word.

This course is for parents and caregivers who are curious about what infant mental health is and what it has to do with their little one's development from birth to three. It's a course that provides an overview of the intense neurological social emotional development that takes place during the child's first 36 months of [...]

These answers challenge the idea that autism causes any sort of "suffering," and instead celebrate autistic pride, community, and passion.  http://mashable.com/2017/04/23/autistic-activists-pride/?utm_content=bufferd29bb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer#inwNBdOXoqqE

Yesterday, May 21st, was the Network's 2nd annual photo event for dads and their children.  26 dads and a couple of moms registered and the photographers and I had a great time meeting everyone.  I'm looking forward to seeing the photos.  Many, many thanks to the Woodinville Media Group for donating their time and space [...]

The Fathers Network works with some other dad groups and together we make up an Alliance.  Some members of the Alliance, the Fathers Network, Dads Move and WA Dads,  will be doing a fundraiser with Value Village and we're look for some dads willing to help out.  The way this works is that we will [...]

The campout happens over Fathers Day weekend.  Come on out and join us, have a great time and meet some wonderful people.  This event is free but you do have to bring your own accommodations (tent, trailer, etc.) or book a room in nearby Anacortes and bring your own food.  Get the details at: https://kindering.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-Anacortes-Campout-details.pdf [...]

The Fathers Network website resource page has been updated with information on required documentation for DDA eligibility and information for parents who have received a pre or postnatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome.  Check out these and the other resources that are listed.

Have you ever had questions about the IEP process?  Do you know how to collaborate with your child's school on inclusive practices and the IEP? Do you wonder how to advocate for inclusion for your child, and for all children?  This workshop will give you a starting point and some answers.  Join Stacy Gillett, the [...]