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More About SNAP

Experienced and highly trained staff work with each family to assess challenges and problems and develop an action plan. Children and families may participate with the goal of preventing future anti-social behavior and reducing the chances of conflict with family, peers and authority figures. SNAP services are at no cost to youth and their families. Anchorage Children’s Home receives funding for the SNAP program from the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services/Department of Juvenile Justice so families do not pay for services. In addition to services at no cost, SNAP families are fed dinner and snacks at each session. Sibling care is also provided and arrangements for transportation can be provided, if needed. Referrals can be made at any time by anyone. You can call McKinlie Rodenback, (850) 249-0433 or Kyntera Speights, (850) 249-0433. And you can click on their name to send an email or fax your referral to us at: Fax (850) 249-0433.

The Fatherhood Initiative

The Fatherhood Initiative is a free Case Management program designed to meet the unique needs of fathers and father figures in our community. These needs may include mental health services (getting into counseling or navigating the mental health field), educational needs (getting their GED or seeking higher education), employment troubles (helping them craft their resume, job search assistance, preparing for an interview), or parenting assistance (parenting class, facilitating a dialogue between father and child, services for their child). Ultimately anything a father needs to set them up for success as an impactful figure in their child’s life, we can meet that need. The Fatherhood Initiative is open to fathers with children ages 6 to 17. And when we use the work “father”, this can include the biological father, stepfather, adoptive father, grandfather, uncle, brother, or family friend. Anyone who serves a paternal role in a child’s life qualifies for the Fatherhood Initiative. These fathers who have children between the ages of 6 to 11 also qualify to attend SNAP group sessions with their children to learn skills to help improve their overall relationship. These skills include emotional regulation, effective communication, coping with different emotions, and problem-solving skills. The program focuses on improving the parent-child relationship through communication skills, listening skills, and understanding each other’s triggers. For more information, please contact Kyntera Speights at (850) 763-7102 Ext. 206 or McKinlie Rodenbeck (850)763-7102 Ext. 233.