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Meet the Team

Kenny Smith Jr.

 

 I am the job coach/recruiter  for the Empowering Fathers Program. My role is to assist fathers with securing employment and support in the creation and modification of resumes and prepare our fathers for job interviews.  In addition, I  connect our fathers to our employment partners and I serve as the liaison between the employers, and the fathers.  My goal is to  help our  fathers to find employment  and/or training efficiently and effectively.

 

                Kenneth Noel Smith Jr

                 Fatherhood Job Coach/Recruiter

                 noelsmtih@gracemar.org

                 980-433-9335

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Roderick Baker

 

I serve as an advocate, mentor and support system for fathers.  Walking alongside fathers helping to navigate through various concerns ranging from resource needs; food referrals, housing, employment obtainment. Assists with informing fathers of the right departments and people that can help as it relates to child custody, modification possibilities and visitation.
 

   

 

 

       Roderick Baker

                Fatherhood Program Advocate

            rbaker@gracemar.org

            704-517-1321

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Maarifa Ukweli

 

I serve as an advocate, mentor and support system for fathers.   I assist fathers relative to employment services, child support orders, custody & visitation, and overall quality of life. Oversees and coordinates daily operations. Maintains compliance with external regulations and internal policies. Assess and report progress in meeting department objectives.

   

 

 

            Maarifa Ukweli

                Fatherhood Program Advocate

            maarifa@gracemar.org

            980-701-1124

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Warren Smith

 

I serve as an advocate ,mentor and support system for fathers. I help fathers asses theirs needs , and then help navigate them to the resources that will help them achieve their goals. Our resources range from employment, food referrals, information regarding father’s rights, modifications, visitations, housing , rental assistance, and counseling.
 

                Warren Smith

                 Fatherhood Program Advocates

                 wsmith@gracemar.org

                 980-433-9335

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Brian Counts

I serve as an advocate ,mentor and support system for fathers. I help fathers asses theirs needs , and then help navigate them to the resources that will help them achieve their goals. Our resources range from employment, food referrals, information regarding father’s rights, modifications, visitations, housing , rental assistance, and counseling.
 

                Brian Counts

                 Fatherhood Program Advocates

                 bcounts@gracemar.org

                 980-433-9335

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