Introduction of Male Childcare Participation Promotion Program (Nickname: Sodateru Papa Program)
Fukuoka Financial Group has introduced the "Sodateru Papa Program" to support male employees in acquiring practical childcare skills, aiming to foster a continuous "dual-income, dual-rearing" culture.
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Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. (President: Hisashi Goto, hereinafter "FFG") announces the introduction of the male childcare participation promotion program provided by Teno Holdings, Inc. (nickname: Sodateru Papa Program, hereinafter "this program") as a new initiative to support men's continuous participation in childcare, aiming for the realization of a "dual-income, dual-rearing" society.
## Background and History
In promoting DE&I, FFG is working to support male participation in childcare with the goal of realizing a "dual-income, dual-rearing" society where both parents share and cooperate in housework and childcare while working. In recent years, while the uptake of male paternity leave has progressed, support for continuous participation in housework and childcare after the leave period has become important.
Until now, FFG has promoted an environment where it is easy to take paternity leave, such as making part of male paternity leave paid and mandating a 10-day leave. In this program, fathers practically acquire housework and childcare skills, supporting a state where they can continuously participate in housework and childcare, going beyond merely taking paternity leave. We expect that male employees will view housework and childcare as daily roles, leading to the spread of work styles based on the premise of balancing family and work.
We will continue to foster an organizational culture where all employees can envision their careers with peace of mind.
## Overview
Services Used:
- Cooking Class: In addition to acquiring basic cooking skills, aims for fathers to be able to proactively stand in the kitchen through creating a one-week menu.
- Bathing Training: Learning mainly through practical skills so that bathing can be done safely and appropriately by one person at home.
- Baby Food Training: Step-by-step acquisition of how to make baby food tailored to the baby's growth stage.
Target Audience:
FFG employees themselves who are expecting to become fathers, or their spouses.
*Fathers working outside FFG are also eligible. *Participation with a partner is possible.
## Overview of Teno Holdings, Inc.
Company Name: Teno Holdings, Inc.
Established: December 15, 2015
Location: 5F Gofukumachi Business Center, 10-10 Kamigofukumachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Representative: Hiroko Ikeuchi
Business Description: Childcare business, nursing care business, lifestyle-related support business, others (babysitting, house services, Teno School, etc.)
Website: https://www.teno.co.jp/
## About Fukuoka Financial Group
Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG) is a wide-area regional financial group established in 2007 that has built a network throughout the Kyushu region. Centered around four regional banks with long histories based in Kyushu—The Bank of Fukuoka, The Kumamoto Bank, The Juhachi-Shinwa Bank, and The Fukuoka Chuo Bank—and the digital bank Minna Bank, it develops a group structure with a wide range of functions, including a securities company, a card company, and a consulting company.
Company Name: Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.
Head Office Location: 1-8-3 Otemon, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 810-8693
Representative: President Hisashi Goto
## Background and History
In promoting DE&I, FFG is working to support male participation in childcare with the goal of realizing a "dual-income, dual-rearing" society where both parents share and cooperate in housework and childcare while working. In recent years, while the uptake of male paternity leave has progressed, support for continuous participation in housework and childcare after the leave period has become important.
Until now, FFG has promoted an environment where it is easy to take paternity leave, such as making part of male paternity leave paid and mandating a 10-day leave. In this program, fathers practically acquire housework and childcare skills, supporting a state where they can continuously participate in housework and childcare, going beyond merely taking paternity leave. We expect that male employees will view housework and childcare as daily roles, leading to the spread of work styles based on the premise of balancing family and work.
We will continue to foster an organizational culture where all employees can envision their careers with peace of mind.
## Overview
Services Used:
- Cooking Class: In addition to acquiring basic cooking skills, aims for fathers to be able to proactively stand in the kitchen through creating a one-week menu.
- Bathing Training: Learning mainly through practical skills so that bathing can be done safely and appropriately by one person at home.
- Baby Food Training: Step-by-step acquisition of how to make baby food tailored to the baby's growth stage.
Target Audience:
FFG employees themselves who are expecting to become fathers, or their spouses.
*Fathers working outside FFG are also eligible. *Participation with a partner is possible.
## Overview of Teno Holdings, Inc.
Company Name: Teno Holdings, Inc.
Established: December 15, 2015
Location: 5F Gofukumachi Business Center, 10-10 Kamigofukumachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Representative: Hiroko Ikeuchi
Business Description: Childcare business, nursing care business, lifestyle-related support business, others (babysitting, house services, Teno School, etc.)
Website: https://www.teno.co.jp/
## About Fukuoka Financial Group
Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG) is a wide-area regional financial group established in 2007 that has built a network throughout the Kyushu region. Centered around four regional banks with long histories based in Kyushu—The Bank of Fukuoka, The Kumamoto Bank, The Juhachi-Shinwa Bank, and The Fukuoka Chuo Bank—and the digital bank Minna Bank, it develops a group structure with a wide range of functions, including a securities company, a card company, and a consulting company.
Company Name: Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc.
Head Office Location: 1-8-3 Otemon, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 810-8693
Representative: President Hisashi Goto