The Fatherhood Initiative helps young dads who do not live with their children learn about parenting. Fathers 18 and older can get up to six months of case management and up to a year of follow-up services.
Services from the Fatherhood Initiative include:
- Help co-parenting with the child’s guardian
- Parenting skills classes
- Help getting a job or going to school
- Child visitation or placement help
- Help with child support
- Mediation and conflict resolution training
- Individual and family counseling
- Father-to-father mentoring
Who is eligible
Fathers 18 and older who do not live with their children can take part. There are also programs for fathers with past involvement in the criminal justice system.
How to get help
- Contact DYCD Youth Connect at 800-246-4646 or 646-343-6800 to find out how to enroll.
- Visit the Fatherhood Initiative website for more information.
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Updated April 7, 2022