Jarron Cook, the visionary behind Father’s First, a new and vital organization in Colorado Springs discusses the critical role of fathers in the family unit and how this innovative program provides the housing, mentorship, and recovery support men need to become the pillars their families deserve. We also speak with Benjamin Herbert, the first staff member of Father’s First who is putting a new spin on a case manager and is a Father Figure, a mentor for new participants.

Host: Beth Roalstad, CEO of Homeward Pikes Peak

Guests: Jarron Cook, Founder and Executive Director of Father’s First & Ben Herbert, Father Figure

Origin Story: Jarron shares his personal history and the specific "why" that led him to launch a program dedicated to men in the Pikes Peak region.

Resources Mentioned:

Homeward Pikes Peak: https://homewardpp.org/

Father’s First Website: https://www.fathersfirstinitiative.com/

Follow Father’s First on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588194840402

About Father’s First

Father’s First is a Colorado Springs-based program dedicated to rebuilding lives and strengthening families. By providing stable housing and focused support, they empower fathers to achieve economic stability, maintain recovery, and reclaim their roles within their families.

a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak and hosted by Executive Director Beth Roalstad. Homeward Pikes Peak (HPP) is a Colorado Springs-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families permanently exit homelessness through supportive housing, recovery services, and clinical treatment. Founded in 2002, the organization has evolved from a community planning agency into a leading direct service provider for the Pikes Peak region. Learn more at http://homewardpp.org/. You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.