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Family Services / Child Protective Services / Parent Resource Guide / 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 Resources | Resource Category | Locality or Region | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle DSS Fatherhood Program | Parenting Education and Coaching | Albemarle | No |
| Arlington General Resources and Parenting Resources | Services Referral | Arlington | No |
| Children's Health Investment Program of Hampton Roads | Parenting Education | Southern Hampton Roads area | No |
| Completely Kids Richmond | Parenting Education | Richmond | No |
| Educational Services of Hampton Roads | Adult Education | Hamtpon Roads Area | No |
| 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 | No |
| Fatherhood Fire-Offers 24/7 Dads and Rookie Dads workshops | Parenting Education and Coaching | James City | No |
| Fatherhood Fire-Offers 24/7 Dads and Rookie Dads workshops | Coaching | Williamsburg | No |
| Fathering Together: City Dad's Group | Parenting Education | Richmond City | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Adult Education | Virginia Department of Education | Adult Education | Reading | Most relevant languages are offered |
| Assistance - Virginia Department of Social Services | Benefits/Assistance | Tool | Arabic, Chinese, Filipino, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, Swahili, Thai. Urdu, Vietnamese, Yiddish |
| Career Centers - Virginia Career Works | Employment | Tool | No |
| ChildCare Aware of Virginia | Parenting Education | Video and Reading | Most relevant languages are offered |
| Community Service Boards | Mental Health and Substance Use | Tool | No |
| Custody, Visitation & Support | Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help | Legal/Custody | Reading | Chinese, French, Greek, German, Hebrew, Korean, Spanish |
| Families Forward Virginia | General/Comprehensive | Virtual and In-Person | No |
| 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 | Virtual | No |
| Men's Group - The Leader In Online Men's Groups & Men's Community | Father Specific Mental Health | Virtual | No |
| Therapy - Fathers' UpLift | Father Specific Mental Health | Virtual | No |
| Nation Center for Fathering (NCF) | Parenting Education | Video and Reading | No |
| Careers and Career Information - CareerOneStop | Employment | Video and Reading | Spanish |
| National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse | Father Specific Research and Education | Video and Reading | Spanish |
| National Center for Fathering Tools for the Journey | Father Specific Research and Education | Video and Reading | No |
| 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 | No |
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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