The Best Nonprofits That Support Dads and Fatherhood

NoSystem images/E+/Getty Images Research has shown that when dads are engaged and present, kids do better. We celebrate dads on Father’s Day because we should celebrate everything that makes children’s lives — and outcomes — better. When children have close relationships with father figures, they tend to avoid high-risk behaviors; have higher-paying jobs and healthy, stable relationships; and have higher IQ test scores. The benefits go on, but one thing’s for sure: Dads matter in the lives of children, and so we should support and celebrate their presence in their kids’ lives. Here are just a few organizations that champion dads and understand the integral role that fathers play in the lives of their children. All Pro Dad All Pro Dad is a program of Family First that provides tools and resources to dads that allow them to be more present in the lives of their children. Spearheaded by former NFL coach Tony Dungy, NFL player Benjamin Watson, ESPN personality Dan Orlovsky, and many other prominent sports figures, All Pro Dad hosts a yearly interactive get-together for kids and dads at an NFL or NCAA stadium and a monthly school program where dads meet up with their children at school to spend time bonding and relationship building. Donate to All-Pro Dad here . Center for Family Policy and Practice The Center for Family Policy and Practice is a nonprofit organization that advocates for fair and equitable laws and policies that affect low-income families and fathers. Focusing on c…