Fatherhood Engagement

Fathers play an important role in the well-being of children. Research shows that children with engaged fathers are less likely to experience issues with their mental and behavioral health. These children are also more likely to have greater success academically and as adults. At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we are committed to ensuring that fathers have access to resources that promote engaged parenting.

This database helps fathers find connections and support to create more stability for themselves and their families. It includes a variety of local, state, and national resources for parenting education, mental health and wellness, reentry assistance and more. These resources can assist fathers in gaining the confidence and capabilities they need to overcome barriers and achieve their goals as parents.

Local Resource Database

Local Resources Resource Category Locality or Region محلي
Albemarle DSS Fatherhood Program Parenting Education and Coaching ألبيمارل لا
Arlington General Resources and Parenting Resources Services Referral أرلينغتون لا
Children's Health Investment Program of Hampton Roads Parenting Education Southern Hampton Roads area لا
Completely Kids Richmond Parenting Education ريتشموند لا
Educational Services of Hampton Roads تعليم الكبار Hamtpon Roads Area لا
Father Engagement | Family Services  تعليم الكبار Fairfax Most relevant languages are offered
Fatherhood at CDR Parenting Education Williamsburg, James City, Poquoson, York, Newport News, Hampton لا
Fatherhood Fire-Offers 24/7 Dads and Rookie Dads workshops Parenting Education and Coaching جيمس سيتي لا
Fatherhood Fire-Offers 24/7 Dads and Rookie Dads workshops Coaching Williamsburg لا
Fathering Together: City Dad's Group Parenting Education مدينة Richmond نعم

Statewide Resource Database

Statewide Resources Resource Category Resource Type Bilingual Services or Material Available? 
211 فيرجينيا General/Comprehensive Tool Most relevant languages are offered
Addiction Resource Mental Health and Substance Abuse Virtual and in-person لا
Adult Education | Virginia Department of Education تعليم الكبار Reading Most relevant languages are offered
المساعدة - إدارة فيرجينيا للخدمات الاجتماعية Benefits/Assistance Tool  Arabic, Chinese, Filipino, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Swahili, Thai. Urdu, Vietnamese, Yiddish
Career Centers - Virginia Career Works التوظيف Tool لا
ChildCare Aware of Virginia Parenting Education Video and Reading Most relevant languages are offered
Community Service Boards Mental Health and Substance Use Tool لا
Custody, Visitation & Support | Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help  Legal/Custody Reading Chinese, French, Greek, German, Hebrew, Korean, Spanish
فاميليز فورورد فيرجينيا General/Comprehensive Virtual and In-Person لا
Family Engagement Resources - Virginia Department of Social Services Benefits/Assistance Various Arabic, Chinese, Filipino, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Swahili, Thai. Urdu, Vietnamese, Yiddish

National Resource Database

Global Resources Resource Category  Resource Type Bilingual Services or Material Available? 
Everything You Need To Know About Drug Rehab  Mental Health Substance Use افتراضي لا
Men's Group - The Leader In Online Men's Groups & Men's Community Father Specific Mental Health افتراضي لا
Therapy - Fathers' UpLift  Father Specific Mental Health افتراضي لا
Nation Center for Fathering (NCF) Parenting Education Video and Reading لا
Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop التوظيف Video and Reading Spanish
دار المقاصة الوطنية للأبوة المسؤولة Father Specific Research and Education Video and Reading Spanish
Parent Resources, Tips, and Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents Parenting Education Video and Reading Spanish
Office of Headstart: Engaging Fathers and Male Caregivers Parenting Education Video and Reading Spanish
Father Involvement Programs for Organizations and Families | NFI (fatherhood.org) Father Specific Mental Health Video and Reading لا

 

Fathers and father figures play an important role in a child’s well-being. Explore the infographic to learn more about fatherhood engagement and ways to build stronger connections with children.

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