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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Having fun together Fathers Day Weekend!
Family fun for all, the bubbles were a hit!
The puppet show gathered Dads, their families and their little ones all together for a entertaining tale!
Check out these resources for Dads!
Arts and Crafts kept this little one and her Dad focused!
This June 2017, over 300 people joined the SMC Dad's Workgroup to celebrate the 15th annual Dad & Me @ the Park!
Families had a blast competing in the Potato Sac Race!
The SMC Dad's Workgroup gave away free books this year to promote reading, creativity and intellectual development!
Our partners came to join the festivities, sharing information about resources available for Dads and their kids!
Bubbles were a hit.
Dad & Me @ the Park 2017 was held June 17th, Father's Day Weekend, to share and show our appreciation for all that our Dad's 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