Giving Young Black Men a Roadmap to Engaged Fatherhood

“As a parent, there’s no map or manual that teaches you the things that you actually need to know and do.”

[pullquote]At @DovetailProject, African-American teens learn skills to become Chicago’s next generation of great fathers[/pullquote]

Sheldon Smith knows firsthand the incredible challenges of being a successful young parent. That’s why his organization, the Dovetail Project, gives young African-American men the tools to become engaged, supportive fathers.

Free Spirit Media takes us inside the Dovetail Project, for a look at how the program is filling a gap—and breaking a cycle—for many young men who grew up without fathers of their own. Watch their story:

https://vimeo.com/171109301