FRPN Webinar: Using Cellphone Technology in Fatherhood Programs and Research 10-4-2016

FRPN Webinar: Using Cellphone Technology in Fatherhood Programs and Research 10-4-2016

FRPN Webinar: Using Cellphone Technology in Fatherhood Programs and Research

Advancements in technology are changing the way we communicate with each other and can have a profound impact in recruitment and engagement of individuals in human services programs.

On Tuesday, October 4 at 12 p.m. EST, the Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) will host a free webinar for researchers and practitioners entitled: Using Cellphone Technology in Fatherhood Programs and Research.

Four presentations will be included in this webinar. 

1. “Engaging low-income parents in school nutrition through the use of text messaging: Text2BHealthy”.  Presenter: Lindsey Zemeir, faculty extension assistant, Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program. 
2. Promoting real-time information sharing and peer support through online job clubs: The Newark Smartphone Reentry ProjectPresenter: Naomi Sugie, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society, UC Irvine. 
3. Using Cellphones to Engage Fathers: The Healthy Start Experience in New Haven, CT. Presenter: Kenn Harris, Director, New Haven Healthy Start and President of the National Healthy Start Association.
4. Using Cellphone Technologies to Engage and Retain Men in Responsible Fathering Services. Presenter: Anna Hayward, Associate Professor, Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare. 

Learn more about the presentations and register for the Oct. 4 FRPN webinar here:

http://frpn.org/asset/frpn-webinar-using-cellphone-technology-in-fatherhood-programs-and-research