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Provides services to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible and committed fathers. Offers education programs for fathers through public awareness campaigns, research, and other resources to help develop leaders of national, state, and community fatherhood initiatives.

Encourages, empowers, and equips young fathers of unplanned pregnancies to be the best dads they can be through facilitated 1-on-1 mentorship and digital resources.

Offers a free, community-based course created to help fathers build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to be present, connected, and engaged in their children’s lives. This 12-week course is designed for dads of all ages and life stages including those working through the reunification process. Whether you’re navigating first-time fatherhood or looking to strengthen your role, the program provides tools that make a difference. Fathers will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Offers anger management/conflict resolution, mentoring, parent education, and child development. Helps participants to earn a diploma or GED certificate and transition to employment or higher education.

Provides case management, parenting groups, and life skills workshops on topics such as co-parenting, child development, communication, conflict resolution, workforce development, and job skills for fathers, male partners, and other father figures.

Services provided by the Initiative include:

• A media campaign in cooperation with the National Fatherhood Initiative with the message that fathers involvement with their children is important
• Case management for fathers and their families
• Programming including:

1) "Foundations of Fatherhood", a 12-week educational support group that covers all areas of fathering, from self-image to anger management to spiritual leadership. Fathers are encouraged to share from experience as they identify with one another's problems and triumphs. 2) "Long Distance Dads", a class for incarcerated fathers, similar to "Foundations of Fatherhood." 3) "Five Love Languages", a video series on developing effective communication with partner and children. 4) Dads in Training (DIT): Promotes fatherhood responsibility to young fathers; provides case management and educational support groups. The Initiative partners with other agencies and organizations to provide services to all Lancaster County fathers and

Teaches fathers appropriate parenting skills to include non-physical modes of discipline; how to manage anger and resolve conflicts; how to use teamwork within the family to accomplish goals and how to resolve issues involving their work and their community. The PRF program uses a combination of resources including the Nurturing Father's Program.

Provides case management, parenting groups, and life skills workshops on topics such as co-parenting, child development, communication, conflict resolution, workforce development, and job skills for fathers, male partners, and other father figures.

Provides a safe space and a community for fathers raising children while doing the work of self-care and healing. Connects fathers to community resources and various supports needed to parent children in an ever-changing society. Holds monthly group meetings, alternating in-person and virtual gatherings.

Provides support, counseling, education, and advocacy to help strengthen the bonds between fathers and their families with 8 week programs related to parenting, as well as anger management, and 30-60 minute coaching calls.

Provides a 13-session parenting course for fathers using the evidence-based 24/7 Dad curriculum. Topics include child development, managing feelings, positive communication, parental roles, positive discipline, co-parenting, custody and child support, managing conflict, men’s health, and the importance of employment.

Provides case management services to fathers and other male caregivers.