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Category: Father Teaching & Training

  • Because of you…A mother’s heart is encouraged and finds peace

    Discover Lane’s journey from solitude to support with the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative (SpoFI). Facing homelessness and the turmoil of separation, Lane found solace in fatherhood classes, transforming his life through learning and connection. Your donations empower this change. Every contribution offers scholarships to fathers like Lane, ensuring they receive this life-altering education at no cost.

    Ron Hauenstein

    Ron is a semi-retired life insurance agent. He was raised in Reardan, WA and began his life insurance career in Fairbanks, Alaska. He and his wife Becky have two grown children. Ron and Becky attend Victory Faith Fellowship in the Spokane Valley and have lived in Spokane since 1993.

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  • ROI: Fatherhood training produces potential of $177,000 in benefits

    Is it possible to measure the economic value of good parenting? Some recent research says yes, and even provides a dollar value. A study conducted for the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network estimates the total economic value of benefits due to successful participation in a Responsible Fatherhood program could reach about $177,000 per father and about $32,000 to $38,000 per child.

    Lawrence Jay Long

    Proud father of two awesome boys, nature enthusiast, tech enthusiast, tinkerer, runner, and friend. I am dedicated to empowering men to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives. I share SpoFI’s practices and work diligently, striving to encourage and model the lessons taught here.

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