Free Fatherhood Programs in New York
Free parenting classes, co-parenting support, and dad resources across New York : from New York City and Buffalo to Rochester, Albany, and beyond.
New York Fatherhood Programs
9 resourcesNYC ACS : Fatherhood Initiative
City AgencyNew York CityFreeNew York City Administration for Children's Services fatherhood initiative : free programs, workshops, and support groups for NYC dads.
NY State OCFS : Fatherhood Programs
State AgencyStatewideFreeNew York State Office of Children and Family Services fatherhood programs : statewide resources and program locator.
Fathers Alive in the Hood (FAITH)
NonprofitNew York CityFreeNYC-based nonprofit offering free fatherhood programs, parenting workshops, and peer support groups for fathers in underserved communities.
Children's Aid Society : Father Engagement
NonprofitNew York CityFreeNew York City's Children's Aid Society offers free father engagement programs and family support services across the five boroughs.
Buffalo Urban League
NonprofitBuffaloFreeFree fatherhood programs, employment support, and family services for dads in the Buffalo and Western New York area.
Rochester Fatherhood Programs (NRFC)
FederalRochesterFreeSearch federally-funded fatherhood programs in Rochester and Monroe County.
211 New York
HelplineStatewideFreeDial 2-1-1 or search online to find free local fatherhood programs, childcare, housing, and family support across New York State.
Legal Aid Society NYC
Legal AidNew York CityFreeFree civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers, including family law, custody, and child support matters.
NRFC New York Programs
FederalStatewideFreeSearch all federally-funded responsible fatherhood programs in New York State.
Programs by City
New York City
Serving: Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · The Bronx · Staten Island
NYC ACS Fatherhood Initiative
Free NYC fatherhood programs, workshops, and support groups across all five boroughs.
Fathers Alive in the Hood (FAITH)
Free fatherhood programs and peer support groups for NYC dads in underserved communities.
Children's Aid Society
Free father engagement programs and family support services across the five boroughs.
Buffalo
Rochester
Albany
How to Get Started in New York
Call 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in New York State. 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 Local Head Start
New York Head Start programs offer free father engagement services. Use the Head Start Center Locator to find the program nearest to you.
New York Legal Resources for Dads
Legal Aid Society NYC
Free civil legal services for low-income New Yorkers, including family law, custody, and child support.
NY Courts Self-Help Center
Free self-help resources for family law, custody, and child support from the New York Courts.
LawHelpNY
Free legal information and referrals to legal aid organizations across New York State.
NY Child Support : OCSE
New York child support services : establish paternity, modify orders, and access fatherhood resources.
Mental Health Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis LineCall or text 988 anytime : free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 across New York.
SAMHSA National Helpline
FederalFree, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use : 1-800-662-4357, 24/7.
NYC Well
NYCFree, confidential mental health support for New York City residents : call, text, or chat 24/7.
NY OMH : Mental Health Services
StateNew York State Office of Mental Health : find local mental health services near you.