Why This Page Matters
Strong, supported fathers strengthen families, and strong families strengthen communities. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health created this Fatherhood Support Resource page to ensure that every dad has clear, accessible pathways to connection, guidance, and wellbeing. Fathers often face unique pressures and expectations, yet their needs are frequently overlooked. This directory exists to change that.
Our Fatherhood Program provides men with the tools, relationships, and professional support needed to thrive in their parenting journey. By centralizing resources—support networks, educational workshops, mental health referrals, and practical wellness strategies—this page helps fathers quickly find the services that empower them to engage meaningfully with their children and care for their own mental health.
This resource hub is more than information. It is a commitment to uplifting fathers, reducing stigma, and ensuring that no parent has to navigate the challenges of fatherhood alone.
Housing Resources
Employment & Career Support:
Support in:
- Resume/interview workshops
- Job training
- Career pathways
- Trade unions/apprenticeships
- Entrepreneurship resources
- Digital literacy/job application support
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Apprenticeships- Los Angeles County Office of Education
Justice Involved/Reentry Support:
Support in:
- Reentry supportive services
- Employment after incarceration
- Reentry support programs
- Expungement/legal aid resources
Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership
Justice Involved/Reentry Support- Los Angeles County Probation
Los Angeles County Public Defenders
Financial Wellness Resources:
Support in:
- Budgeting
- Credit repair
- Debt management
- Child support navigation
- Emergency financial assistance
- Public benefits enrollment
- Savings/investing education
Financial Empowerment Resources- Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
Physical Health & Wellness:
Support in:
- Substance use and recovery
- Primary care access
- Preventative care support
- Health insurance enrollment support
- Fitness resource
- Nutrition resource
- STD/STI Testing
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment- Los Angeles County Health Services
Primary Care Access- Los Angeles County Health Services
Preventative Care- Los Angeles County Health Services
Health Insurance enrollment- Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
Nutrition and Physical Activity- County of Los Angeles Public Health.
Health STD Services- Los Angeles County Public Health
Legal Resources:
Support in:
- Legal aid
- Custody and visitation support
- Child support guidance
- Tenant rights
- Immigration legal resources
- Reentry/legal record support
- Employment rights
- Family law education
- Domestic violence resources for parents
Los Angeles County Consumer & Business Affairs
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles