Episode 35: Dads Making a Difference
Episode Description
James Woods was incarcerated four times for failing to pay child support before discovering a life-changing program called Dads Making a Difference. Offered by First Things First, a nonprofit organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the 13-week program helps delinquent Dads navigate the child support and legal systems; get and keep a good, steady job; see their children more often; and learn how to better relate to their children and the mother of their children. Dads Making a Difference transformed James' life and helped him discover a passion for helping other fathers realize their self worth.
Community Outreach and Fathering Specialist James Woods
Guest Bio
James Woods is a Community Outreach and Fathering Specialist at First Things First, a nonprofit organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee that provides research-based relationship resources designed to help families start and stay strong. James began his journey with First Things First through the Dads Making A Difference program. Through his transformation in the program, he discovered his passion for helping other dads discover their self worth and abilities as a father. In 2021, James joined the FTF team to help guide fathers in their own journeys through Dads Making a Difference.
James married his wife Marquita in 2022 (though technically they’ve been together since 1999). The father of six children — four boys and two girls — James loves to dance, cook and he is proud to be a neat freak who loves to clean. He enjoys working out, spending time outside, and has his own lawn mowing service. James loves learning and growing as a father, husband and employee.
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Learn more about First Things First, a Chattanooga, TN-based nonprofit organization that provides research-based relationship resources designed to help families start and stay strong.
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