conference final document exerpt
We are pleased to post an exerpt from the final document of the 2009 Absentee Father Conference. Because the document is fourteen pages long there are two links one will be for the conference short version and the other will be the complete document. As this process is evolving and gaining momentum we will continue to provide you with the latest updates and program changes. There is much work ahead of us and this will not be easy, but daily more and more people are putting there shoulder to the plow and slowly we are getting the necessary steps in place to implement a full-scale assault on this epidemic in Kansas City. We look forward to meeting with you and working together with the community. ReEngage is committed to partnering with other organizations that are sincere about working to address this issue.
Short version of conference report
What Now?
As a result of all of the fine work done at the conference by the many participating organizations we have decided to keep the conversation and the momentum going by having regularly scheduled meetings. The meetings will be designed to continue the process of refining our goals, developing our processes, and implementing the necessary steps. As we move forward we would like to invite more voices and views to the process. If you or your organization would like to be a part of this important conversation please contact us at info@reengageinc.org and get put on the email contact list.
Conference news
The 2009 Absentee Conference was a rousing success I think for two very important reasons. The first is that it helped to raise awareness of this deeply rooted and for too long ignored problem in our community. And second it began a very necessary and vital dialog between concerned individuals and organizations. As a result of this opening dialog many organizatios have pledged their support and "human capital" to developing a strategic plan to combat this epidemic in our community. In the coming days and months I look forward to working with these individuals and groups in implementing these steps on a community wide basis. We are in the process of revising our final document and will have it available for download shortly. I want to once again thank all of those who participated in the conference from our Congressman Cleaver, to our presenters: Dr. Linwood Tauheed, Dr. Douglas Bowles, Dr. Peter Eaton, and of course our father Charles Harris as well as all of the organizations and individuals who recognized the devastation to our community from this epidemic.
Fox News 4 Covers conference
We were fortunate to have our conference covered by Monica Evans of Fox News. To see the video or read the story click here.
Kansas City Absentee father Conference
- Date: August 7th & 8th, 2009
- Location: University of Missouri at Kansas City
- University Center
- 5000 Rockhill Road
- Kansas City, MO
We are pleased to announce the first Kansas City Absentee Father Conference.
Featured Speakers
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II - U.S. Representative Missouri 5th District
It is with great pleasure and honor that we will be fortunate enough to have our very own Congressman Emanuel Cleaver addressing the conference on the opening day. Congressman Cleaver has been a champion for our community for decades and his support for our efforts is immeasurable.
Dr. Linwood Tauheed, PHD - UMKC Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. Douglas Bowles, PHD - Center for Economic Information
Dr. Peter Eaton, PHD - Center for Economic Information
We hope this conference will bring public awareness to the growing epidemic of absentee fathers and how this problem has direct impact on many other ills in our society. The conference will focus on developing steps and strategies, collaborations, and a final public document to utilize in implementing programs to address this growing epidemic. The conference will host invited participants from three diverse communities. Invited participants will include clergy, social service organizations, and educators. We seek to provide an atmosphere for honest and frank discussions as well as a forum for best practices. For more information please use our contact form. Also please check back for more updates.