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About the Berkshire Fatherhood Coalition

The group is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in the United States.  The Berkshire Fatherhood Coalition is a father’s rights organization, but unlike any other father’s rights organization in the country, has a practicing family law attorney to assist the public in family matters.  We are also a support organization.   The Berkshire Fatherhood Coalition is a group that is distinct from The Fatherhood Coalition of Massachusetts.   The Berkshire Fatherhood Coalition sponsored a shared parenting public policy question in 2004 that garnered 78% support in Berkshire County and the First Hampshire District that included Northampton. Statewide, this initiative garnered 86% support in similarly worded questions in a public policy question that appeared on approximately 25% of all state ballots.

The activities the Berkshire Fatherhood include:

• Free Legal Seminars
• An electronic newsletter
• Participation in parades since 2000, including the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade, the North Adams Fall Foliage Festival Parade, the Pittsfield Halloween Parade, and the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
• Putting a 2004 public policy question on the ballot in all of Berkshire County and the 1rst Hampden district regarding shared parenting, garnering 78% support.
• Hosting forums with elected officials and other important people.
• Hosting a music festival to promote shared parenting.
• Hosting family picnics to promote shared parenting.
• Participation in the Festival of Trees at the Berkshire Museum.
• Writing numerous letters to the editor.
• Making numerous media appearances from all over the country