City of Berkeley, CA
07/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/16/2026 16:29
Join our support group for fathers
Come out on Saturdays starting August 1. Talk with other dads, share experiences, and gain advice. Bring your kids and enjoy refreshments, gift cards, and other goodies.
Published:
July 16, 2026
Last Updated:
July 16, 2026
Fathers and father figures can join a no-cost support group to practice parenting skills while connecting with others.
Come to our five-session series on Saturdays from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Bring your children and enjoy gift cards, refreshments, and other goodies.
Dads, grandfathers, uncles, and anyone who identifies as a father figure are welcome to attend.
Sessions start August 1; register online today and join us to get support and resources for your fatherhood journey.
Connect with other fathers, get resources
Join a supportive community of parents at our five-session Fatherhood Initiative Support Group.
Fatherhood Initiative Support Group
Saturdays, August 1-29, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
West Berkeley Family Wellness Center, 1900 Sixth Street, Berkeley
Register online
All who identify as father figures are welcome to attend. Sessions will cover topics like:
- Healthy relationships with children and/or partners
- Self-care and stress management
- Local community resources and services
The support group is kid-friendly, so bring them with you! Each meeting will have coffee and refreshments. There will be raffles and branded merch giveaways throughout the program.
The West Berkeley Family Wellness Center is about a 20-minute walk from North Berkeley BART. You can also take AC Transit service 51B to the Sixth Street and University Avenue bus stop. On-site parking is available at the Wellness Center.
Services to support you and your family's wellbeing
The City of Berkeley's Public Health Division manages the Fatherhood Initiative program. The Division also offers no-cost health and wellness services and programs to the community.
Through Public Health, you can access family wellness services, including:
- No-cost vaccinations for your child
- Nutrition support
- Home visiting services
- Medical and dental care, and more.
Our Health, Housing, and Community Services Department also offers mental health services for your child and no-cost or low-cost preschool and afterschool programs to support their development.
Register now for our Saturday sessions starting August 1. Get tips and community support to help you thrive as a loving, engaged, and healthy parent in your child's life.
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