After I retired from programming I took a part time volunteer gig as a ‘Father Advocate’ at a pregnancy center. I talk with young men with a pregnant partner, preparing them for fatherhood.

There is a crisis in this workspace. Many young men grew up without a father, and they’ve missed out on decades of learning by example. They are often ill-prepared for the role of father and don’t really know what a father does. Their lives are often much less satisfying than they should be.

Please help raise awareness for this problem. Donate, volunteer, do what you can. The stories are heartbreaking and the path forward is often unclear. Every single one wants to break the cycle, but help is needed.