Fatherhood Initiative Partners

Agape Child and Family Services, Inc.

Serving Shelby County

Agape will use the Becoming ONE Mentoring Model as a train the trainer approach to certify Fatherhood Mentors as mentors and facilitators.   Family Matters will provide co-parenting training for Becoming ONE Fatherhood Mentors. Family Matters' program A Father's Involvement Really Matters (AFIRM), is successfully reaching low-income fathers in Memphis and Shelby County between the ages of 18 and 40 who are connected to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or have a recent child support order.   Additionally, Fatherhood Mentors will be certified to deliver Within My Reach and 24:7 Dad® to fathers who voluntarily enroll in the Becoming ONE Fatherhood Initiative. To assist with employment, Agape has partnered with BlueOval and other businesses through TeamWorks, its workforce development arm. Agape will build capacity with partner churches by bringing expertise to their existing work with fathers in conducting assessments, adding evidence-based curriculum, engaging in continuous quality improvement, introducing effective ways to collect data and adding an outcome evaluation. 

P: 901-626-3603 | E: jim.harbin@agapemeanslove.org| A: 3160 Directors Row, Memphis, TN 38131

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis

Serving Shelby County

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis has developed a custom program for the Fatherhood Initiative that will provide structured monthly activities, not only with their children, but also workshops and mentoring that will offer fathers the support they need. These events, which include recreational activities for father and child to experience together and educational sessions to help fathers overcome obstacles that our population commonly faces. These workshops will empower fathers by providing access to resources within their communities such as financial advisors, parenting skills, and career counseling.

P: 901-302-0314 | E: Darrelld@bgcm.org | A: 44 S. Rembert St., Memphis, TN 38104

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Fatherhood Connection Initiative

Serving Carter, Sullivan, and Washington Counties

The Fatherhood Connection Initiative represents a partnership between East Tennessee State University's Center for Community Outreach, the Department of Children’s Services, and the Sullivan County jail in Northeast Tennessee.  This program aims to foster influential growth and enhance positive father-child connections through meaningful experiences. By partnering with area businesses to assist with creating significant bonding experiences, it will foster widespread recognition of fathers' critical role in family and community. 

P: 423-930-6003 | E: Fatherhood@etsu.edu | A: 2700 South Roan St., Suite 405, Johnson City, TN 37601

First Things First, Inc.

Serving Hamilton County

Empowered Parents In Community (EPIC) Dads was introduced into the First Things First (FTF) ecosystem after acknowledging the need for additional fatherhood support in economically disadvantaged and at-risk communities, specifically with a larger focus on equipping fathers with the parenting skills and knowledge they need. This program includes case management to guide dads as they secure basic needs such as job and interview skills, connections to employers, and financial empowerment to move toward stability.

With a lack of fatherhood parenting classes in Hamilton County, EPIC Dads fulfills court-ordered parenting needs specifically for dads. Utilizing the evidence-based curriculum, 24:7 Dads, EPIC Dads covers topics including: understanding the commitment of being a dad, showing and handling emotions, open communication with their children, connecting with their children's emotions, discipline, and the importance of positive co-parenting.

P: 423-267-5383 | E: reggie@firstthings.org | A: 1427 Williams St., Chattanooga, TN 37408

National Football League Alumni Association - Tennessee Chapter

Serving Davidson and Williamson Counties

The National Football League (NFL) Alumni Association (NFL Alumni) will provide the NFL Alumni Building Fatherhood Champions Program (Fatherhood Champions Program). Through the Fatherhood Champions Program, NFL Alumni-working side by side with several community partners, will raise awareness of the essential role of fathers in the family and provide direct, on-the-ground services to empower and support fathers in their important role.

Its vision is to promote fatherhood and build upon the capacity that exists within three organizations to engage more fathers who are absent from their children's lives and give them the courage, tools, and many of the skills necessary to empower and increase their role in their families. Together-our three organizations, working in collaboration with several other community organizations-will conduct outreach and education to engage fathers and provide direct, on-the-ground services, which include workshops, educational programs, and skill-building events to empower fathers in Middle Tennessee to achieve this vision.

P: 202-922-9077 | E: info@nflafatherhood.org | A: 2000 Mallory Lane, Suite 130, Nashville, TN 37067

New Vision, Inc. – Nurturing Fathers Program

Serving Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, and  Williamson Counties

The Nurturing Fathers Program is an evidence-based, 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. Each 2 ½ hour class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development. It helps fathers and father figures build and strengthen positive parenting attitudes and skills, promoting strong family bonds and supporting healthy child growth. The program is offered in various settings, including schools, churches, prisons, and community centers.

P: 615-473-3006 | E: timbmalone@gmail.com | A: 810 Dominican Dr., Suite 109, Nashville, TN 37228

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services

Serving Anderson, Campbell, Fentress, Morgan, Roane, Scott, and Union Counties

Ridgeview will leverage its broad continuum of service delivery that works with fathers to provide Fatherhood programming that specifically equips fathers with on-the-ground tools, guidance, and support they need through the introduction of Ridgeview's Rural Fatherhood Program (RFP).

P: 865-482-1076 | E: hashjs@ridgeview.com | 240 West Tyrone Rd., Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Signal Centers Inc.

Serving Hamilton County

Signal Centers uses an evidence-based curriculum, the 2Gen model, an intensive case management model, support groups and more to provide fathers with the individual support they need to succeed. It is comprehensive, with wrap-around services including direct support and referrals.

P: 423-509-7124 | E: Floyd_Davis@signalcenters.org | A: 109 N. Germantown Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411

Southwest Human Resources Agency

Serving Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Haywood, Madison, and McNairy Counties

The Southwest Human Resource Agency's Fatherhood Initiative is designed to promote fatherhood and provide the necessary support to empower fathers. Sessions will be provided to incarcerated fathers using the evidence based "InsideOut Dad" curriculum. Fathers of Head Start students will participate in "24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop". Agency staff will receive "Father Friendly Training". The agency’s efforts will work to ensure advancement of the essential role of fathers in our service area.

P: 731-989-5111 | E: insideoutdad@swhra.org | A: 1527 White Ave., Henderson, TN 38340

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties

Serving Cannon and Rutherford Counties

The Launch Point Fatherhood program offers individualized and group evidence-based programming to support fathers and families in our community. The Launch Point program model includes individualized personal and financial coaching, educational workshops, mentorship, legal and financial resources, and fatherhood community events. 

P: 615-893-7303 | E: Ashley.Wenzel@yourlocaluw.org | A: 3050 Medical Center Pkwy. #2 Murfreesboro, TN 37129