Free Fatherhood Programs in Georgia
Free parenting classes, co-parenting support, and dad resources across Georgia : from Atlanta to Savannah, Augusta to Columbus.
Georgia Fatherhood Programs
6 resourcesGeorgia Division of Family & Children Services : Fatherhood Programs
State AgencyStatewideFreeStatewide fatherhood programs through DFCS, offering parenting classes, employment support, and family strengthening services for Georgia dads.
Atlanta Fatherhood Initiative
FederalAtlantaFreeFederally-funded responsible fatherhood programs in the Atlanta metro area.
Georgia Head Start Association
FederalStatewideFreeFind your local Head Start program in Georgia : all sites offer free father engagement services for families with children under 5.
211 Georgia
HelplineStatewideFreeDial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Georgia to connect with free local fatherhood programs, childcare, housing, and family support services.
NRFC Georgia Programs
FederalStatewideFreeSearch all federally-funded responsible fatherhood programs in Georgia through the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse.
Georgia Legal Aid
Legal AidStatewideFreeFree legal information and referrals for Georgia residents : covers custody, child support, paternity, and family law topics.
Programs by City
Atlanta
DFCS Fatherhood Programs : Atlanta
Free parenting classes, co-parenting support, and family services for Atlanta-area dads.
NRFC Locator : Atlanta
Search federally-funded fatherhood programs.
211 Georgia : Atlanta
Dial 2-1-1 to connect with free local family support services in Fulton and DeKalb counties.
Savannah
NRFC Locator : Savannah
Find federally-funded fatherhood programs in the Savannah and Chatham County area.
211 Georgia : Savannah
Dial 2-1-1 to connect with free local family support services in Chatham County.
Georgia Head Start : Savannah
Find Head Start programs in Savannah offering free father engagement services.
Augusta
Columbus
How to Get Started in Georgia
Call 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Georgia. A specialist will connect you with free local fatherhood programs, childcare, and family support services in your area.
Use the NRFC Locator
Visit fatherhood.gov/program-map to find federally-funded responsible fatherhood programs near you.
Contact DFCS
Reach out to the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services to learn about statewide fatherhood programs and get connected to local services.
Georgia Legal Resources for Dads
Georgia Legal Aid
Free legal information and referrals to legal aid organizations across Georgia : covers custody, paternity, and child support.
Georgia Courts Self-Help Center
Free self-help resources for family law, custody, child support, and paternity from the Georgia Courts.
Georgia Child Support Services
Georgia DFCS Child Support Services : establish paternity, modify orders, and access fatherhood resources.
NRFC Legal Resources
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse legal resources for dads : custody, visitation, and child support guidance.
Mental Health Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis LineCall or text 988 anytime : free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 across Georgia.
SAMHSA National Helpline
FederalFree, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use : 1-800-662-4357, 24/7.
Georgia DBHDD
StateGeorgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities : find state-funded mental health services near you.
Open Path Collective
Low-CostLow-cost therapy sessions ($30–$80) with licensed therapists : available throughout Georgia.