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Links for Dads
Programs for Fathers Across Minnesota
The Minnesota Fathers & Families Network maintains an online database of fatherhood programs around the state of Minnesota. Find the program nearest you: www.mnfathers.org/search/ServProvSearch.php.
Minnesota Unmarried Fathers' Guide
This booklet, Unmarried Fathers' Guide to Paternity, Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support in Minnesota (46 pages, revised September 2007) was prepared by Central Minnesota Legal Services for use by Minnesota's fathers.
The Daddy Book
Designed to guide new dads through the stages of infant development, this workbook provides facts, inspiration and support - all in one place. Made available through a collaborative effort of St. Cloud ECFE Program, Initiative Foundation, Brainerd Lakes Early Childhood Coalition, and other Minnesota partners (2008). Available to download here.
The Men’s Line - Minnesota
Call this free 24-hour service for confidential help and information if you are worried, stressed, angry, depressed, or just need to talk to someone who will listen. (612) 379-MENS (612-379-6367) or toll-free in Greater Minnesota: 1-866-379-6367.
Father's Day - Everyday: A Guide for Dads
This 2-page document, compiled by the Minnesota Fathers & Families Network, lists a number of ideas for dads that want to be involved in the lives of their children, from infants to teens. Available here. (June 2004)
Parenting Education Resources
The University of Minnesota Extension Service develops programs that foster the effective parenting of children and youth, with an emphasis on positive parenting for children birth to young adulthood, divorce issues, violence prevention, and other information to help understand the complex social issues facing families today: www.parenting.umn.edu.
Minnesota Parents Know
Trusted parenting information, resources, and activities to help parents understand ages and stages of development. Information is designed to help children grow, develop and learn from birth trhough high school. Online here.
Minnesota State Courts; Forms from the Clerks Office
The Minnesota State Courts Clerks Office provides many of its forms online. These forms include child support, custody, and others. Online here.
Minnesota Question and Answer Handbook for Noncustodial Parents
A question and answer resource on paternity establishment and child support designed specifically for Minnesota's laws and guidelines. Available at www.cffpp.org/legal/minnesota_en.html.
Great Dad
GreatDad provides tips & advice for dads, new dads, expectant dads, and single dads on pregnancy, baby care, parenting, adoption and more, online here.
Fathers' Activities with Their Kids
Published by Child Trends, June 2001.
Deployed Fathers and Families Guide and Brochure
The National Fatherhood Initiative has published a guide titled “Deployed Fathers and Families Guide for Enlisted Personnel” and a brochure entitled “10 Ways to Stay Involved with Your Children During Deployment!” The 48 page guide offers pre-deployment tips and exercises to help military dads and their families handle the financial, medical, legal, and personal aspects of military deployment. For ordering information, visit www.fathersource.org.
Dads of Teens
Shoulder to Shoulder is dedicated to helping to ease the job of parenting children during adolescence by connecting parents and caregivers, and sharing the insight of those who have been there before. Visit www.shouldertoshoulderminnesota.org.
New Dads
If you are a first-time dad, this website is for you! It is filled with practical and sound advice on starting a new family. This website, www.newdads.com, covers issues from Immediate Concerns such as Forming a New Family and The Challenges New Moms Present to Hands on Tips on how to care for yourself, mom and the baby.
Dads of Daughters
This website provides resources for dads to tap the power and potential of the dad-daughter relationship. The website also offers a variety of links to additional daughter-friendly resources, websites, books, and more.
MVParents
All parents want to be "Most Valuable Parents" who help their children and teens make smart choices and avoid pitfalls of growing up. Unlike advice sites, MVParents.com is a trusted, research-based resource with tips, ideas, and strategies for raising smart, strong, responsible kids. Sponsored by Search Institute. Online here.
MFFN makes every attempt to ensure that we are linking to current, topical information that may be of interest to our members and supporters. If you find an inactive link or a page that no longer reflects father-friendly and family-friendly content, please send a message to info@mnfathers.org or call (651) 222-7432. Thank you.