It's a fact — fathers are important to their children. Their positive involvement contributes to child safety and well-being. Dads Parenting Groups focus on self-awareness, self-care, parenting skills and relationship skills.
Do You Want to Improve Your Parenting and Fathering Skills?
Our Father Engagement Unit sponsors the services and activities below to enhance fathers’ parenting and fathering skills, and to promote and celebrate the importance of fathers in Fairfax County.
Program Includes
- 24/7 Dad™ parenting group
- Free dinner, program materials and childcare.
- Access to Fairfax County resources
- Access to father-child friendly community activities
Characteristics of a 24/7 Dad™
- Self-awareness
- Caring for self
- Fathering skills
- Parenting skills
- Relationship skills
12 Sessions and One Orientation Meeting – Free for all participants!
2026 Sessions
Sessions in English
- Sessions start Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Nov. 24 (6-8:30 p.m.) In-Person
Sessions in Spanish
- Sessions start Wednesday, Sept. 9 through Nov. 25 (6-8:30 p.m.) Virtual
Pre-registration is required. Enroll by completing this form. (For Fathers Only)
For more information, contact us via email or call 703-324-7720.
We also offer other Parenting Education Programs to help parents understand what to expect at every age and stage of child development (0-18 years).
Fathers, like mothers, play a significant role in their children’s psychological and emotional development. When fathers are actively involved, children are less likely to experience:
