Responsible Fatherhood Parenting Program

Solid Foundation Counseling Services is approved to provide the Caring Dads Curriculum.  

Caring Dads is an educational & counseling program that supports men to improve their parenting skills. In a guided group setting, this program helps men acquire attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that support healthy father-child relationships. Participants will learn to recognize and avoid the use of controlling, intimidating and abusive actions due to the negative impact these behaviors have on children. They will develop skills for interacting with their children in healthy ways.

Program Structure: 

• The group program is 17 weeks, 1.5  hours per session.  Participation may be voluntary or at the request of the Court, DSS, or another referring agency. 
• In order to benefit from the program, fathers need to have regular contact with their children. 
• While participants are registered in the program, our staff will have occasional contact with the mothers of the children and the referring agency. 

What can dads expect?

The program will help participants to: 

• Learn ways to improve their relationship with their children 
• Understand the impact of their behavior on their children 
• Recognize their children’s needs and put them first whenever possible 
• Develop a healthier style of parenting

What moms & kids can expect

Our staff will have occasional contact with the mother to: 

• Ensure that she & the children are safe 
• Provide information about services she may want to use 
• Provide information about the Caring Dads Program

What referring agencies can expect 

• Feedback regarding the participants attendance and progress in the program