Fatherhood Program
our programA free 12-week curriculum-based initiative providing fathers the tools and skills they need to be great parents.
Fatherhood doesn’t come with a map or a manual – but Dovetail provides one. If you’re a father or expecting father between the ages of 17-24, and you’re ready to learn to be the best parent you can be, apply today to join our next class.
The Curriculum
Be Present
Helping our students understand their rights when interacting with law enforcement, plus providing education on family law.
Be a Provider
Increasing our students' financial literacy, along with providing job interview preparation and other life skills assessments.
Be a Parent
Teaching our students the basic parenting skills they need to raise happy, healthy children.
Graduate
Celebrating our students' hard work and dedication at their graduation ceremony, surrounded by their children and families.
Program Benefits
Education and Employment
Want to earn your GED? Learn a trade? Find a job? We’ll connect you with opportunities during the program and after you graduate.
Transportation
Free transportation is available to help get you to and from class.
Meals
We provide complimentary meals each class.
$500 stipend
On your graduation day, you’ll receive a $500 stipend to support the next stage of your fatherhood journey.
APPLYBecome a Dovetail Dad
Your Future Starts Now
Open enrollment is underway for our Spring 2026 cohort. Apply by March 23, 2026.