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 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 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 |
| 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.