Health & Human services

1. Long Beach recognizes that fathers are leaders in our community and works to value and celebrate their unique contributions to raising children.

2.Long Beach knows that policies that make places and spaces better for fathers, also make places and spaces better for the entire family.

3.Long Beach embraces the diversity of fathers in our community in regards to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, language, ability and family formation.

4. Long Beach agencies, organizations and businesses intentionally provide space for fathers to care for their children (i.e. changing tables in all restrooms (male, female and family restrooms).

5. All Long Beach educational spaces value and promote the role and engagement of the father.

6. Long Beach agencies, organizations and businesses celebrate fatherhood with diverse visual representations of fathers playing an active role in their child’s life.

7. Long Beach agencies, organizations and businesses provide professional development for all staff on the importance of engaging with fathers.

8. Long Beach agencies, organizations and businesses consider father friendly employment practices in policies and hiring.

9. Long Beach agencies, organizations and businesses offer father specific services and programs that work to specifically engage and incorporate fathers.