From WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Wood County Health Department is inviting fathers, father-figures, and families across the county to participate in Growing Together: A Fatherhood Celebration, a month-long initiative celebrating the role fathers and father-figures play in supporting healthy families and strong communities.
“Fathers and father-figures play an important role in the health, well-being, and development of children and families,” said Tyler Briggs, assistant director of Health Promotion & Prevention. “Growing Together is an opportunity to recognize their contributions while connecting families with resources, activities, and community supports available throughout Wood County.”
Throughout June, community members can pick up a free Growing Together passport and explore family-friendly events, activities, and community resources across Wood County. The passport encourages families to spend time together, discover opportunities in their community, and celebrate the role of fathers and father-figures in children’s lives. Participants can record completed activities in their passport and earn incentives based on their level of participation.
Passports are available:
- At the Wood County Health Department
- At Wood County Health Department Mobile Health Center events
- Online at woodcountyhealth.org
The initiative will culminate in Growing Together: A Fatherhood Celebration, a free community event on Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Wood County Committee on Aging in Bowling Green.
The passport and celebration showcase the organizations working together to support children and families throughout Wood County. Community partners include the Wood County District Public Library, Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green State University, Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Family & Children First Council, NAMI Wood County, BGOPride, Wood County Parks, and more and are featured in the passport. Families are encouraged to bring their complete passports to the event to earn prizes and celebrate a month of family engagement and community connection.
“This initiative reflects what can happen when a community comes together to support families,” said Katlin Medjesky, community outreach coordinator. “The passport is only possible because of the many organization that are planning activities, events, and resources to connect, learn, and celebrate together throughout the month.”
For more information on this initiative, to download a passport, or to view participating events, visit woodcountyhealth.org.
The mission of Wood County Health Department is to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect the health of everyone in Wood County.
