Fueling Our Strong Fathers Initiative
Chosen was selected as one of 30 nonprofit organizations from across the state to receive grant funding in collaboration with Florida Department of Children and Families’ Father First campaign! We are honored to be selected as one of the nonprofits to receive grant funding with Florida’s Father First campaign and serve these fathers through Chosen’s Strong Fathers program. It’s never too late to be the dad your kid deserves. Together we will make a difference in families’ lives.
children in the U.S. grow up without a father at home, representing 1 in 4 children under 18. The effects of father absence can extend into adulthood, impacting areas such as employment, income, and mental health.
correlate with higher rates of juvenile delinquency, increased criminal activity, higher dropout rates, and greater risk of substance abuse.
lead to improved outcomes, fewer emotional and behavioral issues, reduced abuse and neglect, and enhanced academic performance.
You do not have to walk this road alone. Our team of trained, trauma-informed practitioners brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the families we serve. From your first conversation with our Intake Specialist, you’ll be met with compassion, not judgment. Your dedicated Care Manager will partner with you to create a personalized plan built on connection, trust, and practical tools that work. Through weekly coaching, tailored support, and real-time guidance, we walk with you toward healing and lasting change—for you and your children. You don’t have to have it all figured out. We’re here to help you move forward—together.
Your care manager will tailor your sessions to guide your family toward hope and lasting change.
Receive weekly to-dos as well as take-home resources to address your specific needs.
Get personalized support from a compassionate care manager, with you every step of the way.
If a difficult event occurs outside of your scheduled parent coaching session, we’re available to help.
Understand how trauma affects your child's development—and how you can support healing.
Your coaching and action plan is based on measured levels of stress and trauma behaviors.
Personalized Care
& Direction
Your dedicated care manager listens to your concerns and walks alongside you on your path of healing. All resources will be tailored to ensure they align with your families’ unique circumstances.
Take-Home
Resources
Your care manager will provide access to the resources, including attachment exercises, tips to manage behaviors, and recommendations for third-party resources in your community.
Weekly
Action Plan
You will leave your session with a Weekly Action Plan to bring your family closer together. Activities range from self-care exercises, to scheduling appointments, to family bonding activities.
Annually more than 50% of children in care disrupt from their placements. After working with Chosen, 99% of families stay together.
of parents/caregivers who came to Chosen exprienced a decrease in total parent stress.
Our Senior Program Manager Blake Taylor would love to help, please reach out here with any questions.
Chosen provides so much more than hope—we help families heal and thrive together. After working with Chosen, 99% of families stay together. You can parent this child. Your family can heal. Don’t give up
Whether you’re a foster father, adoptive father, kinship father figure, or a father recently reunified with your child, we understand the unique challenges of parenting. Chosen is here to walk alongside you. Reach out to us today for help!
