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Fatherhood Summit: Celebrate Dads the Continuing Journey – Creating Our Path Forward

September 19 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join in person for the 2025 Fatherhood Summit. This year’s theme celebrates fathers and invites us to create our path forward for the Washington Fatherhood Council. The afternoon promises to be full of powerful insights and thoughtful discussion.

Some support for travel costs is available for dads to attend the event, including mileage, childcare expenses, and compensation for lived experience for a limited number of fathers. Contact for more information.

Registration is limited to 120 attendees so register early! Register Here

Overview:

  • This event is free.
  • Doors open at noon with a light lunch and refreshments.
  • The event begins at 1 p.m.
  • Closing remarks begin at 4 p.m.

Highlights:

  • Keynote Speaker: Brendan Kwiatkowski-Hartman, Ph.D.
  • 2025 Dad Allies Awards
  • Award Winner Dads Panel discussing their experiences with our keynote speaker.
  • Group discussions to develop the next steps for the Washington Fatherhood Council.

Keynote Presentation: The Unspoken Truth of Fatherhood – Needed but Not Nurtured

Fatherhood matters — it has the power to transform the lives of children, partners, fathers themselves, and the wellbeing of society. The research is clear, but the reality is far more complicated. In a cultural moment focused on confronting outdated or harmful forms of masculinity, fathers are often seen as both sacred and suspect — essential, yet unsupported. Too often, men are left to figure it out alone. But supporting fathers isn’t a zero-sum game — it doesn’t take anything away from mothers or families; it strengthens them. This keynote delves into these core tensions and offers key insights for building a fatherhood that is connected, supported, and equipped to navigate the complexities of modern masculinity.

In Person – 605 SW 108th St., Seattle, WA 98146 – Register Now