Fatherhood

January 25, 2022

UAMS Enrolling Dads in Fatherhood FIRE, A Free Enrichment Program in Northwest Arkansas

David Wise

Father and daughter hugging and smiling

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now enrolling Northwest Arkansas fathers for Fatherhood FIRE, a free program that connects dads to parenting education and resources. UAMS administers the program through its Office of Community Health and Research with funding by the U.S. Health and Human Services Administration for Children…

November 2, 2021

UAMS Family Wellness Program Graduates First Fatherhood FIRE Participant

David Wise

Fatherhood FIRE program

The UAMS Community Health and Research (UAMS CHR) Family Wellness program recently graduated its first participant in the Fatherhood FIRE education course. Through Fatherhood FIRE (which stands for Family Focused, Interconnected, Resilient, Essential), Family Wellness staff work with fathers, couples and co-parents to ensure that every child is raised in a safe and nurturing environment…