The Fatherhood Program is just for Dads & partners or parents-to-be! Programming includes casual gatherings, support groups, special events, and one-on-one sessions with the foundation’s fatherhood coordinator.
Our goal is to make sure that fathers and partners have access to useful resources, information and supports, in the same way that mothers or pregnant individuals do! Through our fatherhood program, partners of the moms-to-be have an opportunity to build connections with program staff. When expecting fathers complete specialized screening tools they are then referred to appropriate community-based resources. Parents will learn more about the experiences of fathers to optimize their involvement during the pregnancy process, the child’s birth and after the baby is born. Fathers have access to an exclusive mobile-accessible app that shares consistent messaging to support the parenthood journey. In partnership with Daddy University, the Doulas 4 Dads program can provide a male postpartum doula who can support Dad around the delivery, birth and bringing home of a child. Fathers and partners are also encouraged to participate in the monthly Fatherhood Engagement Committee to build community and develop resources to strengthen the system of care in Delaware County for fathers.
June is Fatherhood Responsible Month! Join us for some of the many fatherhood-related events happening this June, 2025 in Delaware County.
June (all month) Story Walk, Featuring “What my Daddy Loves”, by Raissa Figueroa Stories with Dad – A ‘reading together’ initiative J. Lewis Crozer Library, 620 Engle Street, Chester
June 9 Positive Male Role Model Focus Group *Closed session for Head Start Men.
June 11 Where Dads Matter-Virtual Summit on Fatherhood: The Health and Wellness of Boys and Men 12:30 p.m. – Virtual via Zoom Register here June 13 Brother to Brother: Men’s Health with a Touch of Jazz Live jazz, health screenings, and door prizes 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 222 Penn Street Chester, PA
June 18 Parent Cafe: Beach Vibes & Brighter Connections 12:00 p.m. 1350 W. 9th St. Chester, PA RSVP required. Email or text Julianne McDonald @ jmcdonald@delcofoundation.org or 215.478.7959.
June 20 Nurse Carole’s Play Group for Infants and Toddlers 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. J. Lewis Crozer Library 620 Engle Street, Chester
June 23 Lactation Cafe: Breastfeeding With Dad’s Help Dads will get practical tips and learn how to support breastfeeding. 6:00 -7:00 p.m. – Virtual Via Zoom Register here
June 24 Community Fathering Roundtable III: Creating Responsible, Healthy Fathers to Create Healthy Boys Celebration Night: Refreshments, resources, gift basket raffle. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. J. Lewis Crozer Library, 620 Engle Street, Chester
June 25 Fatherhood Summit: Healthy Dads and Healthy Boys The Fatherhood Engagement Committee invites you to join our virtual Fatherhood summit, featuring keynote speaker Jeffrey Scott Steiner, M.Ed., Executive Director of Dads’ Resource Center. The event will also feature Mr. Kelly R. Little, Founder and CEO Urban Institute of Strengthening Families, and Adam Baptiste, MD, fatherhood healer, researcher, director, and educator. Register here for the summit
