HHS and the White House Fatherhood Initiative honors local DC fathers

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'Twelve local Washington, D.C. fathers will be honored on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for their dedication and positive presence in their families and communities. This roundtable is a part of the president’s Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative and the “Year of Strong Fathers, Strong Families” that President Obama announced in June 2011. These fathers are everyday heroes who are strengthening their families and their communities.
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This fatherhood roundtable is the first in a series of local fatherhood events around the country, and a part of the president’s Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative which is is a national effort to address responsible fatherhood and healthy families in America through partnerships with family-serving groups and mentorship groups around the country. The initiative serves as call to action for cities and states, with individuals and organizations across the country to raise awareness about responsible fatherhood and working to re-engage absent fathers with their families.'