4 Resources
State Department of Transitional Assistance initiative supporting responsible fatherhood in Massachusetts through partnerships with community-based organizations that deliver parenting education, workforce development, and family-strengthening services. Target population includes non-custodial fathers receiving or linked to public assistance. Eligibility, referrals, and participation are coordinated through DTA case managers and local partner agencies.
617-348-8400 · 600 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
ABCD, Boston's community action agency, offers fatherhood programming including parenting workshops, job readiness training, family support services, and referrals to childcare and financial coaching for Boston-area fathers. Services are coordinated through ABCD neighborhood opportunity centers across Boston. Free for income-eligible dads. Call or visit a local center to schedule intake; bring photo ID, proof of income, and any existing child support orders.
617-357-6000 · 178 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
Mentoring program pairing adult male mentors with youth in the Greater Boston and eastern Massachusetts area, providing stable father figures for children who may lack one. Community-based and site-based mentoring matches are supervised by professional match specialists. Free for enrolled families. Parents can enroll their child by submitting an inquiry through the website; mentors go through background checks and training before matching.
617-956-0260 · 75 Federal St, Suite 302, Boston, MA 02110
Statewide organization promoting father engagement and family strengthening through community grants to local programs, professional training for home visitors, and public awareness campaigns on involved fatherhood. Does not deliver direct services to individual dads; instead funds and trains Massachusetts partner agencies that run father engagement programs. Visit the website for a list of funded programs and contact the nearest one for enrollment.
617-727-8957 · 294 Washington St, Suite 640, Boston, MA 02108