Join us this month as we sit down with David Cozart, the Chief Visionary Officer for the Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families.
In this insightful episode, we delve into how to support fathers as caregivers for children experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Discover the unique role of a Chief Visionary Officer and how this innovative title fosters out-of-the-box thinking to ensure fathers are included as full partners within a child’s life and as caregivers of their children.
David shares his expertise with Gail Cormier (NFSTAC Project Director), on collaboration, collective impact, and policy change, that highlights the crucial need for state-level policymakers to collaborate with community organizations. Together, they explore how to develop holistic programs that support families and recognize the evolving definition of family, emphasizing the importance of including fathers as valuable assets in all plans.
As tradition, The Family Collective asks each guest, “What advice would you give yourself starting out in this industry?”
Hear as David reflects on his journey and offers advice to his younger self starting out in this field. Don't miss his inspiring insights in this riveting episode!
Tune in to gain valuable perspectives and practical advice on strengthening the role of fathers in caregiving and in policy. Listen now!
This information is presented by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) and was funded by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Grant# 1H79F6000160. The contents are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.