Fatherhood Engagement
Research indicates engaging dads, brothers, uncles, father figures, other significant male role models, and male mentors, in schools increases student success in numerous ways. The resources provided below assist schools and families with fostering this important connection with fathers and father figures and building capacity in fatherhood engagement.
Resources for Families
- All Pro Dad: 5 Ways to Bond Through Reading
- All Pro Dad: 5 Things Dads Need to Be Effective
- All Pro Dad: 4 Educational Activities You Should Do with Your Children
- DCF: The Responsible Fatherhood Initiative
- ECLKC: Father Engagement Strategies
- EOG: Statewide Network to Support Florida’s Fatherhood Initiative
- Father First: Community Resources
- National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse: Getting Your Child College and Career Ready
- National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse: Homework Help for Dads
Resources for Educators
- ECLKC: Engaging Fathers and Male Caregivers
- ECLKC: Fatherhood Engagement Strategies
- EOG: Statewide Network to Support Florida’s Fatherhood Initiative
- Father First: Community Resources
- National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse: Father Involvement in Education
- National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement: Tips for Staff Working Remotely with Fathers
Toolkit Resources
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day Toolkit (PDF)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day "Beyond the Day" Resources (PDF)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day No Date Logo (PNG)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day No Date Stacked Logo (PNG)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day No Date Banner Logo (JPG)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day Pledge - English (PDF)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day Sample Letter to Parents/Guardians - English (Word)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day Sample Letter to Parents/Guardians - Spanish (Word)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day Sample Letter to Parents/Guardians - Haitian-Creole (Word)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day Sample Letter to the Community (Word)
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day Sample Invitations (Word)
