Classes and Supports Designed for Fathers
We offer classes and supports designed for dads and open to all. Our classes are informed by our own research and the best science has to offer.
Focus on Fathers
A series of online classes designed for dads and open to all. Develop parenting skills for happy, healthy families.
About Focus on Fathers
Looking to build a stronger bond with your child and connect with other parents? Focus on Fathers is a free, online parenting series designed especially for dads and open to everyone. Join anytime! This series offers something valuable for everyone.
You’ll gain practical tools to:
- Boost your child’s social and emotional skills such as getting along with others and good communication
- Strengthen your parent-child relationship
- Connect with a supportive virtual community of parents
Each session is interactive, down-to-earth, and packed with strategies you can use right away. Topics include communicating to build strong relationships, teaching kids about emotions in everyday moments, helping children stand up for themselves and more!
Focus on Fathers is based on the CASEL framework of social and emotional learning. You can learn more about social and emotional learning in childhood via our Raising Caring Kids articles.
How Do I Sign Up?
Please register in advance. Sign Up Here.
Father Peer Groups
A new program for dads who are currently without primary custody of their children.
About Father Peer Groups
We are developing a new Extension program for fathers whose children do not live with them full-time. This new program will provide these fathers with peer support from other fathers.
Topics this program will cover:
- Child support
- Custody
- Staying engaged with your children
- Personal well-being
How Do I Sign Up?
If you are interested in participating in this program and providing your feedback, please email us at focusonfathers@sohe.wisc.edu.
More Parenting and Family Relationship Classes
Our classes are open to fathers and anyone that cares for kids. Visit our class calendar to find parenting and family relationship classes that fit your interests!
