Fatherhood: Family-focused, Interconnected, Resilient, and Essential
A Father's Place, Prince George's County (AFPPGC) is looking for fathers who want to commit to being positive role models and leaders for their children, families, and the Prince George’s County, Maryland community. We call on fathers in our area to help end the “fatherless” narrative and help create healthier families and stronger communities. Our program provides resources and high-impact services that help fathers where they need help the most.
We have created a program for fathers centered around three activity areas: healthy relationships, responsible parenting, and economic stability. Our program provides the tools, knowledge, and resources needed for fathers to strengthen their relationships, learn new parenting skills, and become financially and economically stable.
Our program helps fathers focus on transforming a relationship with their spouse, co-parent, and children.
Sometimes fathers just need a little help. We help fathers develop effective parenting and nurturing skills.
You will learn the tools and practices that can help you and your family develop a solid financial foundation.
The bond between a child and their father is precious. AFPPGC is a safe, supportive space where men can come to learn how to become better fathers for their children and families. No father is perfect, but our children need strong fathers now more than ever. We are creating a space for fathers to thrive, grow, and be the example they wish to set for their children.
Diverse Population
Black/African Americans are the largest ethnic group represented in Prince George’s County (approximately 63% of the total population), followed by Hispanic/Latino (19%), White/Caucasian (16%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (4%).
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Increasing Unemployment
In part due to COVID-19, the current unemployment rate has now increased to over 10%.
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Family Households
In 2017, the total number of households with children under the age of 18 was 79,730. Of these households with children under age 18, approximately 61% were married-couple families; 11% were male-led households with no wife present, and 29% were female-led households with no husband present.
(Source: 2017 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates)
Women and Marriage
In 2017, 43% of women who had a birth in the past 12 months were unmarried (widowed, divorced or never married).
(Source: 2017 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates)
