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 Địa phương
Albemarle DSS Fatherhood Program Parenting Education and Coaching Albemarle Không có
Arlington General Resources and Parenting Resources Services Referral Arlington Không có
Children's Health Investment Program of Hampton Roads Parenting Education Southern Hampton Roads area Không có
Completely Kids Richmond Parenting Education Richmond Không có
Educational Services of Hampton Roads Adult Education Hamtpon Roads Area Không có
Father Engagement | Family Services  Adult Education Fairfax Most relevant languages are offered
Fatherhood at CDR Parenting Education Williamsburg, James City, Poquoson, York, Newport News, Hampton Không có
Fatherhood Fire-Offers 24/7 Dads and Rookie Dads workshops Parenting Education and Coaching Thành phố James Không có
Fatherhood Fire-Offers 24/7 Dads and Rookie Dads workshops Coaching Williamsburg Không có
Fathering Together: City Dad's Group Parenting Education Thành phố Richmond Đúng

Statewide Resource Database

Statewide Resources Resource Category Resource Type Bilingual Services or Material Available? 
211 Virginia General/Comprehensive Tool Most relevant languages are offered
Addiction Resource Mental Health and Substance Abuse Virtual and in-person Không có
Adult Education | Virginia Department of Education Adult Education Đọc Most relevant languages are offered
Hỗ trợ - Sở Dịch vụ Xã hội Virginia Benefits/Assistance Tool  Arabic, Chinese, Filipino, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Swahili, Thai. Urdu, Vietnamese, Yiddish
Career Centers - Virginia Career Works Việc Làm Tool Không có
ChildCare Aware of Virginia Parenting Education Video and Reading Most relevant languages are offered
Community Service Boards Mental Health and Substance Use Tool Không có
Custody, Visitation & Support | Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help  Legal/Custody Đọc Chinese, French, Greek, German, Hebrew, Korean, Spanish
Gia đình tiến về phía trước Virginia General/Comprehensive Virtual and In-Person Không có
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 Ảo Không có
Men's Group - The Leader In Online Men's Groups & Men's Community Father Specific Mental Health Ảo Không có
Therapy - Fathers' UpLift  Father Specific Mental Health Ảo Không có
Nation Center for Fathering (NCF) Parenting Education Video and Reading Không có
Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop Việc Làm Video and Reading Tiếng Tây Ban Nha
Trung tâm trao đổi thông tin về trách nhiệm làm cha quốc gia Father Specific Research and Education Video and Reading Tiếng Tây Ban Nha
Trung tâm quốc gia về công cụ làm cha cho hành trình Father Specific Research and Education Video and Reading Không có
Parent Resources, Tips, and Advice | PBS KIDS for Parents Parenting Education Video and Reading Tiếng Tây Ban Nha
Office of Headstart: Engaging Fathers and Male Caregivers Parenting Education Video and Reading Tiếng Tây Ban Nha
Father Involvement Programs for Organizations and Families | NFI (fatherhood.org) Father Specific Mental Health Video and Reading Không có

 

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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