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
- Meals
- 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!
2025 Sessions take place virtually.
Sessions in Spanish
- Feb.-April Sessions start Wednesday Feb. 5, 2025 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
- Sept.-Dec. Sessions start First Tuesday in September (6:30-8:30 p.m.) (TBD)
Sessions in English
- Feb.-April Sessions start Tuesday Feb. 4, 2025 (6:30-8:30 p.m.)
- May-Aug. Sessions start Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (6-8:30 p.m.)
- Sept.-Dec. Sessions start First Tuesday in September (6:30-8:30 p.m.) (TBD)
Pre-registration is required. Enroll by completing this form. (For Fathers Only)
For more information, contact Bennie Herron 703-324-7308, Mercedes Alonzo 703-324-7677 (Spanish).