Dads 2 Grads
Dads 2 Grads is a program initiative created by Vernon "Dyverse" Wooten of Fatherhood Matters Inc. The program purpose is to focus and harness positive paternal influence on students suffering from poor grades, low self-esteem and/or behavioral issues within the public school system. Our initial focus is on elementary age children with intentions on serving middle school through high school students.
Program Focus Areas
Each part of the program is designed to help students build confidence, direction, decision-making skills, and a stronger vision for their future.
Vision Board
Participants create individual vision boards focused on career and personal aspirations. These vision boards act as an inspiration and reminder to students on how to visualize a goal and forge a pathway toward achieving it.
5 Year Plan
Fathers guide participants on identifying and developing a deliberate game plan to reach their expressed goal.
Learning Styles Review
Fathers will review the varying learning styles of students in order to identify and strengthen the academic resolve of participants empowering them in understanding their most effective learning method.
Rites of Passage
Esteem building mentorship training consisting of role modeling accompanied by groups/team supports.
Life vs Chess
An introduction to theories/strategies of chess and how it can be applied to life. An interactive program project on the importance of decisions.
Skills Intro
Fathers who have a particular job skill or other ability will share and present these skills to participants in an age-appropriate fashion. The goal is to introduce different careers and hobbies to participants to promote and demonstrate future possibilities.