WHITE PLAINS, NY — County Executive Robert P. Astorino today called onall dads and Westchester school leaders to save the date for “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” on September 20, 2016.
“Dads Take Your Child to School Day is a great way for dads and kids to get the school year started off right – and to keep it going strong,” said Astorino, a father of three young children. “Please join us for this fun and important way to show our children we care about their education and will be there all year long.”
If you are a school leader, please visit the statewide campaign site to register your school at www.dadstakeyourchildtoschoolday.com. It only takes a minute to sign up, and there are some great activity ideas to explore while you’re there. You can also learn more by contacting Joseph D. Kenner of the Westchester County Department of Social Services at jkenner@westchestergov.com or (914) 995-3287.
Research shows that students with involved fathers receive more A’s, enjoy school more, and stay in school longer, according to the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, a resource of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Westchester’s Dads Take Your Child to School Day is part of a statewide campaign that promotes fatherhood by encouraging fathers, stepfathers, foster fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, godfathers, and other significant male caregivers to be involved in their child’s education.
Astorino’s #DadBeThere fatherhood initiative is an ongoing effort to support the full spectrum of fathers – from those who are active in the home to those who are absent. Programs range from career counseling and job placement assistance to simply creating more opportunities for dads and families to spend time together. Visit www.westchestergov.com/dadbethere to learn more.
All dads and families are encouraged to share their proudfathering momentsusing the hashtags #DadBeThereand #DadsTakeYourChildtoSchoolDay.