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RCFF Programs and Services

Most programs are very low cost. The Resource Center for Fathers & Families does not deny entry to anyone who is unable to pay for services. If other financial arrangements need to be made, discuss alternatives with Arnie Engelby at 763-783-4938.

  • Parenting Classes

    • Parenting Classes take four forms, and are six-week courses.

    1. Based on Erik Erikson's eight stages of human development, these classes teach parents to relate to their children, not just to manage their behavior.

    2. Another course, "It Takes More Then Love," is based Search Institute's 40 Development Assets, with a special focus on supporting fathers in their role as meaningful, involved parents. The course includes topics such as behavior management and developmental stages of children.

    3.The third class is based on the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) model. Theory, dialouge and interactive materials aid parents in becoming better parents and better parenting partners.

    4. Successful Parenting is a 6-session course on parenting, centering on selfesteem, communication and discipline; teaching parents to build these characteristics in themselves in these three areas as they build them in their children.

    Pre-registration is required by calling 763-783-4938

  • Informational Family Law Clinics

    • Family Law Clinics are hosted by a facilitator and conducted by a family law attorney who advises fathers about their concerns regarding divorce, paternity, custody, child support and related issues.

    Call for schedule and to register: 763-783-4938.

  • Anger Management/Domestic Violence Courses for men

    • Courses for men are a 25 week, open course desighned to help men who are struggling to understand and deal effectively with anger, rage, intimidation and control issues. It is a teaching and group process of helping men lean to harness the energy of anger in a constructive way in order to engage positively in the challenges of their lives. AN INTAKE INTERVIEW IS REQUIRED. call 763-783-4938.

  • Anger Management/Domestic Violence Aftercare

    • Anger/abuse programming doesn't end at 25 weeks. Aftercare gives members a chance to continue to manage their anger and stop abusive behaviors. Men will have more time to address individual issues in recovery.

    For information or to register, call 763-988-5357.

  • Support Groups for Fathers

    • Support groups are led by facilitators who aid single, married, and divorced fathers who want to meet other men to discuss issues related to parenting and partnering in raising their children.

    For more information, call 763-783-4938.

  • Step Parenting Course

    • Step Parenting Course is for couples in a relationship with children from a previous relationship or marriage. It is a 10-session course, 1-1/2 hours per session, covering how relationships work, the pitfalls of perils of step parenting, the rules of engagement, conflict, and working together. Maximum six couples, minimum three.

    For information or to register, call 763-783-4938 .

  • Faith Based Marriage Counseling

    • Interview plus 14 weeks. call 763-783-4938 to register or for mor information

  • The Relationship Course

    • This course is based on Erik Erikson's eight stages of human development and teaches both men and women, married and single, with or without a partner, how human development and relationships work, their purpose, their form, and how to create healthy relationships.

    For information or to register, call 763-783-4938 .
     

  • Fathers' Crisis Line - 763-783-4938

    • This is a telephone crisis reponse program from 9 am to 4:30 pm, five days a week, to aid in getting help to fathers in crisis. The service will make referrals to both programs of the Resource Center for Fathers & Families as well as outside appropriate services.