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Picayune School District Head Start Programs

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Fatherhood Initiative

Fatherhood Initiative

PSD Early Childhood Programs is on a mission to reach out to the male figures in the lives of the children that we serve. It does not have to be just a father. It can be an uncle, grandfather, step-parent, etc. Anyone considered a “father-figure” in the child’s life. Our goal is to connect more fathers with children and continue to build engagement among families. We do this with a focus on activities designed specifically for men/fathers, such as discussions on topics important to fathers of young children, picnics, field trips, education classes, workforce development, and a variety of fun father/child engagement activities. The meetings are open to any father/father-figure residing in Pearl River County.

  • A man in a green shirt leads a discussion to a group of people seated at tables.
  • A group of people are seated at tables in a room, listening to a presenter.
  • A man with a headband combs a child's curly hair while kneeling.
  • A young girl sits patiently as a man styles her hair, while a woman stands nearby holding a container.
  • A young man with a Nike headband styles a little girl's hair.
  • A group of people are seated at tables in a room, listening to a speaker standing near a projector screen.
  • A presenter stands before a group of men seated at tables in a room, with a projector screen displaying "WELCOME TO OUR KIDS FATHER PROJECT."
  • A man in a dark blue shirt and shorts is writing on a paper at a table covered with a red tablecloth.
  • Three smiling men stand together, with arms around each other's shoulders.
  • A woman in a blue jacket serves cake to people in a hallway.
  • A buffet table laden with trays of fried chicken, ribs, mac and cheese, and baked beans.
  • A man in a yellow shirt receives an award from another man in a black shirt.
  • A speaker addresses a group of fathers and father-figures in a room decorated for the holidays.
  • A speaker addresses an audience seated at tables covered in yellow tablecloths.
  • A group of men are seated at tables covered with yellow tablecloths, attending an indoor event.