During a virtual ceremony on June 12, DCYF staff and community members gathered to celebrate Joon Han, the recipients of this year’s Engaging Father Award.
The award recognizes fathers who actively engage in treatment or demonstrate positive behavioral changes that lead to successfully regaining custody of their children.
According to Han’s advocates, Han faced many challenges in his life including losing family members and turning to substances as a means of coping with his loss, which eventually led to the removal of his daughter.
Through his participation in Pierce County’s Family Recovery Court (FRC) and engagement with DCYF caseworkers, Han gained sobriety, attended parenting classes, and secured housing, a job, and a car. One of the people who nominated him for this award was the foster parent who cared for his daughter.
“Joon met every task and completed every goal with enthusiasm and determination,” wrote the foster parent. “He acts and makes all of his decisions with his daughter on the forefront of his mind. His love for his daughter is immense and I know he will continue to be her biggest supporter and her biggest advocate.”
Read the full story. To learn more, visit the Engaging Fathers webpage.
