About Father-Con
Father-Con was conceived after years of working on the prevention of human trafficking.
"If I thought the father was a threat,
I would not approach the child.
If I thought the child had friends that he would tell,
I would not approach him.”
- Jack Reynolds, convicted molester of over 300 children,
when interviewed after spending 13 years in prison.
What Men Can Do
When men prioritize being trustworthy and create space for children to feel safe and value honesty, the threat of being groomed and exploited greatly reduces.
We believe that all children deserve to have
a loving and involved father figure in their lives.
By supporting fathers, we can shape a better world for our children and future generations.
Our Mission
To bring a revival of the fundamental role of fatherhood to today’s family unit
Our Vision
To see loving, engaged fathers at the core of every family unit, and support for all those serving in the role of father figures
Faith and Fatherhood
Though Father-Con is not a faith-based organization, we recognize and uphold that religious beliefs and faith lay a strong foundation for understanding and encouraging behavior that strengthens individuals, protects families and provides for children to live with a sense of security that there is order and sense to the universe they inhabit.
I have always cherished the Prodigal Son story as told by Jesus (Luke 15:11-32) as an example of the redemptive and embracing heart of God as a parent who longs to live with and be surrounded by the company of his children. The heart of the father, is to rush down the road to embrace a son who has been conned into a demeaning life of indulgence, self-harm and harming others, that his life may be reclaimed and made significant again.
Whatever faith, or none, you adhere to, our belief at Father-Con is that we are called to care, to care about what happens to children and provide the best possible support and guidance to see them thrive.
Included below you will find messages and writings consistent with our core beliefs and mission. This is not an endorsement of any particular religion and no faith is required to join this movement to bring healing, hope and empowerment to families through uplifting the significance of fatherhood, so that exploitation of children will end sooner than later.
Patrick Erlandson
Founder, Father-Con
