San Mateo County Dad's Workgroup
The San Mateo County Dad's Workgroup
The Dad's Workgroup is comprised of representatives from the Human Services Agency, Health, Probation, Child Support, County Library and First 5 to develop fatherhood engagement strategies and support for at-risk fathers in San Mateo County.
Mission
To provide a forum to address and support the importance of men and fathers taking an active role in the well being of children and families.
Download the SMC DADS Mobile App in Apple iTunes or Google Play stores!
Download the SMC DADS Mobile App in Apple iTunes or Google Play stores!
Dad & Me @ the Library 2019!
Come join us for a free puppeteer show at various libraries!
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Welcoming our families at Flood Park
Family fun for all, the bubbles were a hit!
Marvelous Characters joining us at Dad & Me @ the Park
Check out these resources for Dads!
Arts and Crafts kept this little one and her Dad focused!
This June 2019, 200 people joined the SMC Dad's Workgroup to celebrate the 16th annual Dad & Me @ the Park!
UK Soccer coaches on site to do soccer drills with the kids
Our 2019 Dad of the Year recipient with his daughter
Our partners came to join the festivities, sharing information about resources available for Dads and their kids!
Marvelous Characters hanging out with the kids
Dad & Me @ the Park 2019 was held on June 15th, Father's Day Weekend, to share and show our appreciation for all that our Dads do!
tWO FREE OUTREACH SERVICES TO CONNECT DADS TO SERVICEs:
SMC DADS Mobile App Features of the mobile app includes: Playground Locator of all public playgrounds in San Mateo County, Up-to-date job postings from the Job Information Centers, Calendar of free local events, Parenting tips, Connection to county services, Informational handbooks for dads!
Phone Directory Automated Directory to connect users to county services. Call toll free 1 (844) 650-DADS!
"An App seems to be the solution de jour, and my impression is that most miss the mark. I think the Dads App is on target. All the input is valuable and useful. Having been a single dad back when, I sure could have used it." - Jim Holley
Resources:
San Mateo County is committed to providing a helping hand to the fathers in our communities and connecting dads to available county services such as:
- Employment assistance (Job Search and Vocational Training)
- Child Support resources and services
- Parenting classes
- Substance abuse and mental health services
- Re-Entry Services
- Veterans' benefits assistance
- Housing resources and assistance