1. Watch D.O.G.S. A Program I Believe in! One that will raise the banner of fathering in our home and our school!

2. What is “ Watch D.O.G.S.” ?? A father involvement program of the National center for fathering ( www.fathers.com)www.fathers.com 501c3 not for profit organization

3. “ As we work to drive down drop out rates and increase graduation and college completion rates, fathers have an important role to play… children are always watching. Engaged fathers can strengthen our schools, mentor, and tutor students and demonstrate through their actions how much they value their children’s education.” Anne Duncan U.S Dept. of Education Secretary 2009

4. Kids develop more fully socially, physically, academically, emotionally, spiritually… when they have a positive male role model actively engaged in their lives

6. Did you know… In the US alone there are 25 million kids without a dad

9. Poor 5x more likely to live below the poverty line when a father is absent from the home

10. Criminals Dramatically higher risk of being a delinquent, substance abuser, drinker and smoker

11. Promiscuous 2x more likely to be involved in sexual activity

12. Pregnant 7x more likely to get pregnant !!

13. Dropouts 2x more likely to drop out of school

14. Father-Absent = 2x more likely to repeat a grade Father INVOLVEMENT is associated with the likelihood of a student getting mostly A’s Need more reasons to care?

16. Why does Watch D.O.G.S Exist? Awaken fathers to the values and benefits of committed fathering.

17. Why does Watch D.O.G.S Exist? Change culture by where every child has a father or father figure to connect with in a positive way at school

18. Who are watch D.O.G.S Volunteers?

19. What does a Watch D.O.G. do?