As part of its goal to increase the involvement of fathers in the classroom, home and community, Luzerne County Head Start once again participated in the Million Fathers March on September 20.

A project of the nonprofit Fathers Incorporated, the Million Fathers March is a nationwide event in which fathers, father figures and male role models demonstrate their commitment to their children’s education by escorting them to school. LCHS participated in the initiative for the first time in 2023 and saw a positive response from the fathers and father figures in its programs, which set the stage for continued engagement throughout the school year. 

During the Million Fathers March, LCHS encouraged fathers and father figures of Head Start and Pre-K Counts students to drop off and/or pick up their children. Meanwhile, those enrolled in the Early Head Start home visiting program had the opportunity to attend a special Family Day at their center. LCHS sites across Luzerne and Wyoming counties held family engagement events and activities to coincide with the initiative, including arts and crafts, dance parties and breakfast.

By Brooke Williams, Community Advocate