Mission Statement
The Fathers Collaborative Council of Western PA (FCCWPA), through the collaborative efforts of participating agencies, works to support ongoing growth and stability of fatherhood programs. By recognizing their unique needs and maximizing their resources, we can help make a difference in the lives of local fathers and their families.
Resource Guide
View our comprehensive Resource Guide for fathers and families.
Meetings
The FCCWPA meets the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.
Events
Check back here for updates on FCCWPA events!
More information
For more information about fatherhood networks in your area, contact the following members.
Chairman
Arthur Terry
aterry@hsipgh.org
Co-Vice Chairs
Joshua McKinley • jmckinley@kingsleyassociation.org
Bryan Fegley • bryan.fegley@aiu3.net
Secretary
Jania Brimage-White • jania.brimage-white@alleghenycounty.us
Treasurer
Larry Klinger • 412-394-5955 • larry.klinger@aiu3.net
Committees
Below are the various committees within the FCCWPA. For more specific topics, you may reach out to the particular contacts for these committees:
Events Committee
Jeanette Casciato
jeanette.casciato@aiu3.net
Education and Training Committee
Linda Vincent
lmv48@pitt.edu
Advocacy Committee:
Wendy Smith
wendy.smith@aiu3.net
Strategic Planning Committee:
Thomas Washington
washingtont12@upmc.edu
Resource Guide Committee
April Moore
april.moore@alleghenycounty.us
Other state and national organizations
- PA Commission on Greater Father Family Involvement
- The Strong Families Commission, Inc.
- Dad’s Resource Center
- FCCWPA
- National Fatherhood Initiative
- National Partnership for Community Leadership
- Father & Families Coalition of America
- Child Welfare League of America
Looking for facts, figures or statistics? Find them in this library of resources.
- PA Child and Family Poverty by County and Family Structure
- PA Kids Count Data Report
- National Fatherhood Initiative
- Child Trends Data Bank
- The Annie E. Casey Foundation
- Casey Family Programs
Past funding for fatherhood initiatives has been received from the following sources.
- PA Departments of Human Services, Education, Health, Community and Economic Development, and Labor and Industry
- Federal Grant Opportunities
- State and National Foundations
- State and National Corporations
We believe that education is one of our most important objectives. See the links below for resources on topics impacting fathers and families.
- 8 Facts about American Dads (Pew Research)
- Focus on Fathers: 267-765-2361
- Daddy University: 1-610-579-DADS (3237)
- AIU Project ELECT Teen Parenting Program
- 100 Black Men, Western PA Chapter
Building relationships with legislators is an important aspect of our work. We encourage all members to communicate with their elected leaders.