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FI works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location.

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Our CEO answers the question we ask everyone: What’s your daddy story? 💬 * 🏷️ fatherhood, father’s love, father absence, fathers matter, fathers and families, fathers and sons

Father-inclusive prevention should begin before birth. New federal guidance opens a funding opportunity for approved prevention services for expectant fathers. At the Dads Pad Blog post linked in our bio, Kenneth Braswell explores why that recognition matters — and why state implementation must turn it into accessible support.

Parents don’t have to get back together to parent better together. 👏 Visit the link in our bio to see how Dad & Company is offering real support to fathers and co-parents in Atlanta and Columbus.

*That’s* how you win at golf! 🏆 #FatherSonMoment 📸: Oshai Brow

Everyone loves a good rivalry, but NOT when it comes to co-parenting! 👏 We're headed to the Fountain City Classic on Saturday to introduce fathers and families to our team and share info about the services Dad & Company is bringing to Columbus. You'll find us at Booth 80 in the Vendor Village (South Commons). Stop by to learn how you and your parenting team can communicate better, reduce conflict, and create more consistency for the entire family, especially your children. 🥰

We need to talk about father absence 👏 INCLUDING why some men repeat the pattern. 🤔 📸: Terrie Williams, as featured in our “Spit'in Anger - Venom of a Fatherless Son” documentary (available at the Poppa University channel on YouTube) * 🏷️ fatherhood, father’s love, father absence, fathers matter, fathers and families, fathers and sons

We’re listening, Columbus. This is an open invitation for fathers, co-parents, and community leaders in and around the Fountain City to tell us what dads and their families need most right now. Drop your thoughts in the comments or send us a DM! * 🏷️ fatherhood, fatherhood journey, building stronger families, empowering fathers, fatherhood community, fathers matter, fatherhood program, fatherhood resources, fathers and families

A child shouldn’t lose access to their father or paternal kin because a policy fails to shape how an agency works. There’s new federal guidance on meaningful inclusion of fathers and paternal relatives in foster care placements. It’s good news for fathers and families — as long as it changes child welfare culture, reforms agency practices, and creates accountability. Visit our Dads Pad Blog (linked in our bio!) to see what responsible fatherhood advocates are watching. 🏷️ paternal rights, fathers’ rights, fathers and families, paternal kin, child welfare, foster care

This is one of the most powerful choices co-parents can make. 👏 We either create environments where people constantly hear what they’re doing wrong, or we create environments where accountability exists alongside recognition of what they’re doing right. 🤯 Co-parenting maturity means building a parenting system centered on the child’s well-being. Sometimes that means correcting something. Sometimes it means setting a boundary. Sometimes it means having a hard conversation. And sometimes it means saying, “Thank you for showing up.” See what that looks like at the Dads Pad Blog post linked in our bio.

“Pass-through” policies determine how much collected child support reaches TANF families, and the details vary by state. The result is confusion for fathers and families who wonder, “If the money came out of Dad’s check, why doesn’t Mom get it?” 🤔 Beyond helping fathers navigate the rules, responsible fatherhood practitioners should understand which child support reforms best serve families. We break it down in the Dads Pad Blog post linked in our bio! #ChildSupport #FamilyLaw #Coparenting #FathersAndFamilies #ChildWelfare #Fatherhood #DeadbeatDadMyth 🏷️ child support, family law, coparenting, fathers and families, child welfare, fatherhood, deadbeat dad myth

NEW EPISODE NOW, join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about Remembering the Wisdom and Impact of Dr. Janice Stevenson on most podcast platforms or YouTube at https://bit.ly/IAMDAD_SEASON5

Fathers Incorporated has surpassed 25,000 subscribers on YouTube, and this milestone belongs to YOU. 🎉 Whether you’re a dad looking for encouragement, a practitioner supporting families, or someone who believes fathers deserve to be seen, heard, and supported, we’re grateful to have you in this community. 💬 What fatherhood topics would you like us to explore next? Share your ideas in the comments! #FathersIncorporated #ThankYou #Fatherhood #SupportingFathers

THIS SUNDAY, join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about Remembering the Wisdom and Impact of Dr. Janice Stevenson at 8 AM on most podcast platforms or bit.ly/IAmDadPodcast and YouTube at https://bit.ly/IAMDAD_SEASON5

There’s nothing like CHEESIN’ with Dad. 😁 The JOY at this year’s Million Fathers March makes it clear: Fathers matter to children’s education! Don’t sleep on this national movement. DM us with interest to host a March at your school in 2027. 🏷️ Million Fathers March, civic dads in action, fathers matter, fatherhood, national fatherhood movement, civic responsibility, engaged fathers, father engagement, fathers in education

Great news, Columbus: We’re strengthening our presence in the Tri-City Area. 👏 Our new community liaison is already preparing for this expansion. DM us to connect with Randalette and explore partnering with us to bring our popular fatherhood programs to your community!

There’s zero doubt: Dads matter. 🏷️ fatherhood, fatherhood journey, empowering fathers, fatherhood matters, fathers matter, father absence, fathers and families

Better communication. Less conflict. More consistency for your children. We’re helping fathers and co-parents see what’s possible! Visit the 🔗 in our bio to check out Dad & Company, our newest fatherhood program serving fathers and parenting teams in Atlanta and Columbus.

Co-parenting maturity puts the child’s emotional needs at the center. ❤️ On our Dads Pad Blog, Dr. Matisa Wilbon explores Co-Parenting Maturity™ as a shift from seeking validation from the other parent to considering what children need to feel safe, supported, connected, and HOPEFUL. 📢 Read it today at the link in our bio and share it with a dad. It includes strategies families can use immediately! * 🏷️ fathers and families, fatherhood journey, co-parenting maturity, co-parenting goals, co-parenting tips, parenting with purpose, parenting wins

We loved seeing fathers show up for students at Snapfinger Elementary School! The event was part of the national Million Fathers March, and every man who stepped forward reinforced an important message for a child: You have people in your corner who want to see you succeed! ❤️ 🏷️ Million Fathers March, Fathers Incorporated, civic dads in action, fathers matter, fatherhood, national fatherhood movement, civic responsibility, engaged fathers, father engagement, fathers in education, child wellbeing

We can’t keep asking fathers to be present while designing systems around their absence, and we can’t keep saying children need their fathers while spending almost nothing to help fathers overcome barriers that keep them from their children. Thirty years after welfare reform, the question before us is no longer whether fathers should be responsible. The question is whether America is ready to be responsible to fathers, too. Learn more in the Dads Pad Blog post linked in our bio!

The father sitting across from you needs your attention — not the frustration you carried away from an online argument. 👏 In a recent Dads Pad Blog post, FI CEO Kenneth Braswell describes why he’s learning to set aside the unproductive back-and-forth and make the next action count for a family. 🤝 Read it at the link in our bio!

Visible civic action creates change! 🔥🔥🔥 This year’s Million Fathers March mobilized THOUSANDS of dads to show their commitment to their children’s education. With participation from 70 schools in 18 states, this national movement makes it known: Fathers’ presence in schools isn’t just “nice to have.” It’s ESSENTIAL to the academic success and overall well-being of children across the country. Want to learn more or host a March at your school next year? DM us! 🏷️ Million Fathers March, civic dads in action, fathers matter, fatherhood, national fatherhood movement, civic responsibility, engaged fathers, father engagement, fathers in education

Do we ever invest in dads for their own sake? 🤔 Let’s be clear: In our work with fathers, we always prioritize family safety and child well-being. 👏 We *also* believe dads deserve care and support independent of their roles as fathers and co-parents and don’t understand why that’s considered so radical. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Start where you are. Dad, you don’t need everything figured out, and you don’t have to wait for the other parent to start. Come on your own or with your family. Meet Dad & Company, talk about what matters to you, and explore your next step toward better parenting. Fathers & Families Meet & Greet Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. ET Abundant Life Full Gospel Church 6001 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA 31907 RSVP by Friday, October 9: www.dadandcompany.org Questions? Randalette L. Williams: (678) 744-5359

You don’t have to get back together. The relationship ended, but raising your child still connects you. Tired of conversations turning into arguments? Come hear about Dad & Company and explore ways to strengthen your parenting team without restarting your relationship. Meet our staff, ask questions, and learn about support. Fathers & Families Meet & Greet Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. ET Abundant Life Full Gospel Church 6001 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA 31907 RSVP by Friday, October 9: www.dadandcompany.org Questions? Randalette L. Williams: (678) 744-5359

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about Becoming Dad: Dr. Lorenzo Hopper on Young Men, Fatherhood Identity, and Real-Life Research on most podcast platforms or YouTube at https://youtu.be/wAKmAgN7fWQ

Two homes. One childhood. Dads, managing schedules, different expectations, and difficult conversations between homes can be exhausting. Come meet Dad & Company to explore how to get support for better communication, less conflict, and more consistency for your child. Parenting still takes a team! Fathers & Families Meet & Greet Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. ET Abundant Life Full Gospel Church 6001 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA 31907 RSVP by Friday, October 9: www.dadandcompany.org Questions? Randalette L. Williams: (678) 744-5359

Fathers are more than providers. 👊 Financial support is *critical* for meeting children’s needs AND… it *has* to be about more than that. 🏷️ child support, family law, coparenting, fathers and families, child welfare, fatherhood

Columbus Dads and families, come meet Fathers Incorporated. We’re building local relationships to support dads and the people raising children alongside them. Learn about Gentle Warriors Academy and Dad & Company, meet our team, ask questions, and hear about our planned January 2027 cohort. Come on your own or with your family. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6–8 p.m. ET Abundant Life Full Gospel Church 6001 Buena Vista Road, Columbus, GA 31907 RSVP by Friday, October 9, at www.dadandcompany.org. Questions? Contact Randalette L. Williams at (678) 744-5359.

A marriage certificate doesn’t tell the whole fatherhood story. 👏 Marriage matters — but understanding fatherhood also means looking at how dads care for their children, build connections, and stay involved. A new Dads Pad Blog post invites us to see beyond relationship status without dismissing the value of marriage. Read the full perspective at the link in our bio — and help us keep this important conversation going! 🏷️ fathers and families, fatherhood, co-parenting, responsible fatherhood, healthy relationships, family stability, Success Sequence

Columbus partners, let’s get to know each other. Fathers Incorporated is coming to listen, strengthen local connections, and explore how we can support fathers and families together. Meet our team, learn about Gentle Warriors Academy and Dad & Company, and discuss referrals and partnership opportunities. Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ET North Columbus Public Library, Large Conference Room 5689 Armour Road, Columbus, GA 31909 RSVP by Friday, October 9, at www.dadandcompany.org. Questions? Contact Randalette L. Williams at (678) 744-5359.

NEW EPISODE NOW, join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about Becoming Dad: Dr. Lorenzo Hopper on Young Men, Fatherhood Identity, and Real-Life Research on most podcast platforms or YouTube at https://bit.ly/IAMDAD_SEASON5

Fatherhood videos you don’t want to miss! 🤩 Led by heartwarming Shorts, the Fathers Incorporated YouTube channel is growing fast. 🔥 Subscribe today and join an active community that’s celebrating dads and having the most thoughtful conversations about fatherhood on the internet!

Columbus, we’re coming to meet you and hear what families need. Join Fathers Incorporated’s Community Partners Luncheon on October 13, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ET, at North Columbus Public Library to learn about Gentle Warriors Academy, Dad & Company, and partnership opportunities. Our Fathers & Families Meet & Greet follows at 6–8 p.m. ET at Abundant Life Full Gospel Church. Meet our team, ask questions, and hear about our planned January 2027 cohort. RSVP by Friday, October 9, 2026, at www.dadandcompany.org. Questions? Call Randalette Williams at (678) 744-5359.

There are many reasons to worry about social media, and at least one affects our ability to serve fathers and families. Social commentary doesn’t stay on social media. It shows up in our homes, institutions, relationships, policies, workplaces, churches, and schools. It shows up in the lives of children, in families, and in the work of people trying to serve them. Here’s the danger: ⚠️ When online conversations take the lead instead of people’s needs ⚠️ When trending issues replace foundational programming ⚠️ When the current argument influences how we see families As public servants, we should understand cultural shifts and stay open to changing our minds, but we can’t let our social conscience be rewritten every morning by whatever happens to cross our screen. Visit the Dads Pad Blog post linked in our bio for a POV from FI CEO Kenneth Braswell on why it’s critical to tune out the noise and focus on the work.

Thousands of fathers in 18 states are walking their children into school to make a statement: Dads are active partners in children’s education. 👏 The Million Fathers March is a decades-long annual tradition celebrating fathers, families, communities, and schools who take action to show fathers they’re needed AND welcome in the classroom. DM us if you’re interested in joining this national movement!

Help us welcome Randalette Williams to the Fathers Incorporated team! She’s building community partnerships in Columbus and laying the groundwork for our signature fatherhood programming to serve fathers and families in the Tri-City Area.

The amount of child support collected and the payment a family receives aren’t always the same thing. Here’s why 👇 When TANF is involved, the government may retain some or all of the payment to reimburse public assistance. 🤔 To help fathers navigate this — and to understand which child support reforms can help fathers and families — visit the Dads Pad Blog post linked in our bio. 🏷️ child support, family law, coparenting, fathers and families, child welfare, fatherhood, deadbeat dad myth

FI CEO @KennethBraswell is delivering a keynote address in Seattle today! The Washington State Fatherhood Summit is an important gathering of fathers, advocates, and community leaders, and we’re honored to be there. Thank you to the @wadcyf for the invitation and for your ongoing work to engage fathers. Let’s keep building communities where fathers are welcomed, supported, and equipped to thrive! 🤝 #SupportingFathers #FathersMatter #FatherInvolvement #WashingtonFatherhoodCouncil #Community #FathersIncorporated

This way of looking at an argument between you and your co-parent may blow your mind 👉 That conflict is a LEADERSHIP moment. 🤯 When fathers and their co-parents learn to pause, listen, and handle their emotions, they lead the way toward a healthy environment for their child. Dad & Company can show you how to step up and work together. DM to learn more and be the leader your family needs! 🏷️ Atlanta dads, Fatherhood Is Familyhood, building stronger families, parenting with purpose, strengthening families, co-parenting curriculum, Atlanta parenting classes, parenting tips

NEW EPISODE NOW, join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about Craig Young on Raising Bryce Young, Sports Parenting, Mental Health, and Faith | Sideline Dad on most podcast platforms or YouTube at https://bit.ly/IAMDAD_SEASON5

Many adults choose to cohabitate instead of marry. Our job isn’t to point to the Success Sequence and tell them they’ve failed. It’s to present workable paths to father involvement and family stability — regardless of household structure. 👏 For key questions we can ask as we encourage parents to start where they are and be thoughtful about what they’re building, visit the link in our bio! 🏷️ fathers and families, fatherhood, co-parenting, responsible fatherhood, healthy relationships, family stability, Success Sequence

Dads, when you’re no longer with your child’s mother, it’s *critical* to get co-parenting right. It can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Visit the link in our bio to learn about Dad & Company, a unique fatherhood program in Metro Atlanta. We offer fathers and their co-parenting teams an impressive suite of services, including case management, mediation, virtual classes, employment resources, and more. 🏷️ Atlanta dads, Fatherhood Is Familyhood, building stronger families, parenting with purpose, strengthening families, co-parenting curriculum, Atlanta parenting classes, parenting tips

Co-parenting is rarely easy, but true teamwork can make it smoother than you think. The mission? Your child’s well-being. The sacrifice? Set the egos aside and put the past behind you. Our newest fatherhood program — Dad & Company — can show you how. DM to learn more. We promise the mission is worth the sacrifice! 🏷️ Atlanta dads, Fatherhood Is Familyhood, building stronger families, parenting with purpose, strengthening families, co-parenting curriculum, Atlanta parenting classes, parenting tips

THIS SUNDAY, join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about Craig Young on Raising Bryce Young, Sports Parenting, Mental Health, and Faith | Sideline Dad at 8 AM on most podcast platforms or bit.ly/IAmDadPodcast and YouTube at https://bit.ly/IAMDAD_SEASON5

Before adopting the Success Sequence, fatherhood programs and family-serving organizations must consider who it leaves behind. Learn more at the link in our bio! 🏷️ Success Sequence, life milestones, economic mobility, fatherhood curriculum, fatherhood programs, responsible fatherhood

An opportunity for families in Metro Atlanta! 👇 If you’re a father or co-parent struggling to protect children from adult conflict, manage schedules, talk about money, or navigate your role within the family system, check out Dad & Company at the 🔗 in our bio. Our unique combination of case management, mediation, and virtual classes is transforming fathers and families! 🏷️ Atlanta dads, Fatherhood Is Familyhood, building stronger families, parenting with purpose, strengthening families, co-parenting curriculum, Atlanta parenting classes, parenting tips

The challenge before us isn’t to worship AI or fear it. We should interrogate it, regulate it where necessary, understand its limitations, demand accountability from those who build and deploy it, and ensure its benefits don’t become privileges available only to those who already possess economic and educational advantages. Visit Dads Pad Blog at the link in our bio to learn more about where we are in the evolution and adoption across generations.

Fathers Incorporated CEO @KennethBraswell says running a nonprofit requires a business mindset. Visit the Dads Pad Blog post linked in our bio to learn what's behind this inspiring argument!

NEW EPISODE NOW, join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about What Man in the Bible Are You? Kenneth Braswell and Bishop Darren Ferguson on Fatherhood, Faith, and Identity on most podcast platforms or YouTube at https://bit.ly/IAMDAD_SEASON5

The traditional Success Sequence gives young people a roadmap: finish school, get a job, get married, then have children. And the research associated with this framework is compelling: People who achieve those milestones in sequence are significantly more likely to avoid poverty and achieve economic stability. However, millions of fathers and families are already living lives in which the sequence has been disrupted, rearranged, delayed, or never available to them in the first place. Recently, on our Dads Pad Blog, we outlined a pathway for *them*. Get it at the link in our bio. 🏷️ Success Sequence, life milestones, economic mobility, fatherhood curriculum, fatherhood programs, responsible fatherhood

THIS SUNDAY, join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about What Man in the Bible Are You? Kenneth Braswell and Bishop Darren Ferguson on Fatherhood, Faith, and Identity at 8 AM on most podcast platforms or bit.ly/IAmDadPodcast and YouTube at https://bit.ly/IAMDAD_SEASON5

Fatherhood programs owe it to dads (and to the nationwide fatherhood movement) to be responsible stewards of our missions AND our resources. The bottom line, according to FI CEO @KennethBraswell? We have to stop treating “business” as a dirty word in the service sector. Learn more at the Dads Pad Blog post linked in our bio! 🏷️ nonprofit organization, social good, nonprofits of Instagram, sustainability

Fatherhood and co-parenting tips. Child support guidance. Mental health and self-care resources. Explore — and share — this one-stop info shop for dads. Visit poppauniversity.com today!

Self-care isn’t an escape from leadership. It’s part of leadership. 💪 FI CEO Kenneth Braswell says those called to serve others can tend to their personal health AND their organizations’ missions at the same time. Visit the link in our bio to see what makes it possible!

People keep asking whether AI should continue to develop, as if there’s still a choice between an AI world and a non-AI world. There isn’t. Here’s what we should ask instead 👇 What kind of AI world are we going to build? Who will benefit? Who may be harmed? These questions matter to everyone (of all generations), and we all have a responsibility to learn about this powerful technology. Learn more at the 🔗in our bio.

Stay up to date on the most cutting-edge topics in fatherhood today 👇 ✅ Fathers as leaders within their families ✅ The pros and cons of using AI to draft court motions ✅ Hope, gratitude, and forgiveness in family dynamics ✅ Co-parenting and healthy marriage ✅ Why fathers are essential, NOT optional We talk about it ALL. Follow along at dadspadblog.com!

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