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Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Project

Strong Fathers, Stronger Futures

The Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Project is a free, voluntary program that provides parenting resources to Milwaukee fathers and their families. Recognizing dads as primary caregivers and experts in their child’s life, we empower dads to take on fatherhood with confidenceFrom home visits to group sessions, our programs help dads set personal goals and build a brighter future for their family.

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Who can participate?

  • City of Milwaukee residents 
  • Expecting Fathers
  • Parenting fathers/father figures with a child under the age of 3 years

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Our Services
 

Home Visits

Connect with a Fatherhood Involvement Specialists

Meet at home or in a convenient community location

Meet at least twice a month

 Develop individualized goals

Fatherhood Groups

Monthly group meet-ups

Quarterly family fun events

Brotherhood of support for the journey of fatherhood

Connections to Resources

Employment

Education

Healthcare 

Legal services 

Public benefits

Community resources

Health and Wellbeing

Physical health

Mental health

Child development 

Parent education

Harmony in the home/co-parenting


 

Small moments create big impacts

Want to learn more about the program? Are you Interested in joining? Are you referring a dad to us? Reaching out is the first step. Our team will be happy to help you.

Together, we can build stronger 
families, one dad at a time!
 

CALL US (414) 286-8620

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More Resources

 

Focus on Fathers:
A Dad-Driven Support Group

Visit us on the first Thursday of each month for Focus on Fathers - a space for fathers to share experiences and receive support in a safe and confidential environment. The group is open to health department clients and Milwaukee residents.

For questions or more information, contact David Comer at [email protected] or (414) 286-6636.

Meeting Location:
Office of African American Affairs
4830 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Publications

MHD Blog Post: 
Fathers helping fathers: the health department program Connecting and Supporting Milwaukee Dads
 



FOX6 News:
DAD Project: Milwaukee program seeks to grow The free, voluntary program connects a fatherhood involvement specialist from the department with new or expecting fathers.

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