National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute

The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute ( www.nlffi.org ) brings together nationally recognized leaders in the fields of Latino health, education, social services, and community outreach
 

Under the direction of Jerry Tello ( jerrytello.com ) the goal of NLFFI is to address the multifaceted needs of Latino men and foster a positive approach to working with Latino populations, building on the strengths of cultural values and traditions.
 

Through research, training, and direct service, the institute helps fathers of all ages to develop strong, active roles in the lives of their children, while concurrently addressing the very painful aspects of child abuse, domestic violence, gang violence, school failure, illiteracy, teen pregnancy and other related issues.
 

At the community level, the center provides culturally sensitive social and educational services with programs designed to:

•  Strengthen and preserve families

• Prevent teen pregnancy

• Influence men to become strong fathers and responsible men

• Provide culturally sensitive physical and mental health services
   

At the national level, the center provides services for associated professionals including:
Culturally based curriculum and consultation
Seminars and conferences
Onsite training and technical assistance
Bilingual Male Health Brochures


Mr. Tello is the author of various curriculum including a Male "Rites of Passage", a Young Fatherhood Curriculum, a Blingual Family Strengthening curriculum, a bilingual Fatherhood Literacy Curriculum and served as a principal consultant for Scholastic Books on a International Bilingual Literacy curriculum. In addition, Mr. Tello has authored a series of children’s books and is the co-editor of Family Violence and Men of Color (Springer Publishing Co., 1998).

He has appeared in Time, Newsweek and Hispanic magazines and in April 1996, Mr. Tello received the Presidential Crime Victims Service award, which was presented to him by President Bill Clinton and Attorney General Janet Reno, and in June 1997 he received the Ambassador of Peace award from Rotary International.

Mr. Tello is presently the Director of the Sacred Circles Healing Center in Whittier, California and a member of the Sacred Circles performance group, a group dedicated to family/community peace and healing.  He is also the proud father of three children: Marcos, Renee and Emilio.