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Resources for Fathers/Dads
- All Pro Dad
- Child Find of America Fathers & Families Help Line - 800-716-3468
- Child Support Online
- Dads Take Your Child to School Day
- Deeds Drive Dads
- A Driver's Manual for New Dads: A resource guide for taking care of your new baby and your partner
- Family Support - NYC DYCD
- Father Involvement Programs for Organizations and Families - National Fatherhood Initiative
- Fatherhood Initiative - NYC DYCD
- A Fathers Day Challenge
- Know Your Rights - Young Parents Rights NYC
- McKinney-Vento – National Center for Homeless Education
- The National Center for Fathering
- National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
- The New York State Multiple Systems Navigator
- The New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program
- New York State Parenting
- Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
- The Responsible Fatherhood Curriculum
Resources for Child Welfare/Workforce/Practitioners
Information
- ESSA Archive | New York State Education Department
- Fatherhood Engagement in Child Welfare Presentation
- Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)
- Fatherhood Fundamentals Training (contact your regional office for more information)
Forms and Publications
- OCFS-2725 - Putative Father Registry
- OCFS-4930MTR - Request for NYS Fingerprinting Services - Information Form
- Pub. 5040 - What Unwed Parents Need to Know
- Pub. 5217a - Locating and Engaging Fathers in Domestic Violence Situations
- Pub. 5217b - Helpful Things to Say to or Ask a Non-Offending Parent
Policies
- 17-OCFS-ADM-2 Changes to the Family Court Act Regarding Child Protective and Permanency Hearings, Including Changes Affecting the Rights of Non-Respondent Parents
- 05-OCFS-INF-05 Locating Absent Fathers and Extended Family Guidance Paper
- 90-ADM-37 Foster Care: Visitation Rights of Non-Custodial Parents and Grandparents to Foster Children