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Father & Partner Resources

Resources to support the partner of the mother — because fathers and partners are navigating this journey too.

4Kira4Dads

National/virtual

Empowering fathers for maternal health through education, advocacy, and legislation to end maternal mortality. Free Paternal Centers of Excellence training, virtual locker rooms, AI coaching (Hey Coach), and a community of fathers. Mobile app available.

Dad Doula University (Joshua Liston)

Milwaukee, WI / National virtual

Founded by Joshua Liston-Zawadi in 2021. A parenting course for non-birthing partners providing free workshops on emotional changes, pregnancy, and personal growth. Supports fathers and non-birthing parents through the perinatal journey.

Dad to Dudla (Juan Irby)

Huntsville, AL / Charlotte, NC / National virtual

Founded by Juan Irby, a father-focused birth and postpartum doula. Supports families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum while ensuring dads and non-birthing partners are included. Birth/postpartum doula services, new parent education, and childbirth education.

Dad's Game Plan (Andre Nelson)

National/virtual

A visual guide to fatherhood from pregame to postpartum. Practical guidance to help fathers confidently support their partners throughout pregnancy and beyond. Book available on Amazon.

Daddy Boot Camp

National/virtual

"Welcome to Fatherhood" E-guide, daddy boot camp online workshop

Daddy University Inc. (Joel Austin)

Philadelphia, PA / National virtual

The longest running male parenting company in the US. Fatherhood education, advocacy, and support. Postpartum doula services, classes, events, and training to promote male parenting. Founded by Joel Austin, CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula.

Dads Supporting Dads

National/virtual; connections at one's own local level

New dads guide, blog/podcasts, virtual support groups, local community finder, etc.

Empty Arms Bereavement Support - Resources for Dads

National/virtual

Support groups, grief podcasts, resources for bereaved fathers, etc.

Fatherhood University (National Fatherhood Initiative)

National/virtual

Fatherhood training programs, 12-week Foundations of Fatherhood course, volunteer coordination, and community initiatives to empower fathers and strengthen families.

National Center for Fathering

National/virtual

Audio and article resources, father courses, trainings, FAQs, etc.

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

National/virtual

PSAs, blogs, resources for co-parentings tips/activities with children, services near you, etc.

Parents Helping Parents - Fathers Support Group

National/virtual

Support group to discuss topics like co-parenting, behavioral problems, stress, etc.

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

National/virtual

Support groups, peer mentor programs, locate providers, helplines, etc.

The Center for Men's Excellence - Expectant Dad's Class

In person in San Diego, CA; Zoom nationally

Expert guidance from veteran dads, learn essential baby-care skills, birth prep tips, etc.

The DILF Handbook (Kevin Seldon)

National/virtual

A book for new dads that replaces silence with language and isolation with support. Selected as one of Babylist's Best Parenting Books for Dads. Covers the parts of fatherhood no one warns you about.

The Dovetail Project

Chicago, IL

Fatherhood training program, fatherhood relief fund, family health initiative

The Luxor Collective (Omari Maynard)

Brooklyn, NY / National virtual

An initiative of The ARIAH Foundation, created by Omari Maynard in honor of Shamony Gibson. A healing and advocacy space for BIPOC men navigating the traumatic experience of losing a partner or loved one to maternal mortality. Offers brotherhood, community building, community healing, and the Luxor Collective Summit to support men through grief and perinatal loss.

The National At-Home Dad Network

National/virtual

Find support group by state, education/resources on stay-at-home dads, etc.

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