Parent Support Programs

Strengthening Families and Communities

Two fathers from the DHS Fatherhood program stand together, posing for a photo within the atrium of a Denver Human Services location

Our Denver Human Services team offers support for parents to help strengthen families and communities. These include our Fatherhood Program, Parenthood Program, and additional support for parents. Our programs provide personal support, mentorship and empowerment. Learn more by exploring the sections on this page.

 

Fatherhood Program

 

Be the Dad You Want to Be

Fatherhood Program Manager Matthew Mitchell (framed left) poses for a photo with Christopher, a program participant

Hey Dads! Knowing what to expect and where to get help makes being a dad easier. We have important tools to carry you through your fatherhood journey:

  • Grow your parenting knowledge to be more active in your child's life
  • Strengthen your relationship with your child's other parent or caregiver
  • Advance your career or get a new job
  • Work with programs like Child Support Services and access services to address challenges you're facing
  • Develop a healthy network of family and friends who can lend a hand when you need it
  • Form friendships with other dads

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Workshops and Resources 

Learn more about Denver Human Services resources and workshops supporting dads and father figures:

The Nurturing Fathers Class

The Nurturing Fathers class is an evidence-based, 10-to-15-week program for developing attitudes and skills for male nurturance.
Participants will:

  • The secrets to creating safe, loving and stable families
  • Positive discipline tools taught through a unique, father friendly method for successful child behavior management
  • Effective family communication techniques to strengthen father/child and father/mother relationships
  • How to stop fighting and arguing by using proven, effective strategies for family conflict resolution and problem-solving
  • How to achieve cooperation and teamwork, and improve family life and well being

Ready to sign up? Fill out our Fatherhood Program interest form at the link below (opens in new window), or using the form below the blue boxes on this page:

Sign Up for the Nurturing Fathers class

Circle of Fathers - Dad Support Groups

Circle of Fathers - Dad Support Groups

Join other parents and caregivers in our community to support one another, share tips, advice, or just talk. This is a confidential, friendly and safe space to vent, cry, laugh, joke and find out how other parents are navigating the parenting world.

When & Where

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library (2401 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205)

Contact

Bonnie-Jean Jenkins

Email: bonniejean.jenkins@denvergov.org

Or, call: 720-392-6201

Download the flyer(PDF, 1MB)

Family Law Open Forums - Free Legal Clinics

Family Law Open Forums are free legal clinics that are open to the public. During these monthly, online forums, we'll cover the why and how of going to court. We'll also offer tips on how you can get things done right and legally.
 
Visit the event page to learn more:

Family Law Open Forums

Child Support Services

Denver Child Support Services works with you to identify resources that can address barriers to paying child support. Learn more:

Child Support Services

Sign up for our Fatherhood Program

Fill out our interest form below to get started. Can't see it on this page? You can also fill out the form on our OpenForms page (link opens in new window).

Questions? Call 720-944-1323 or email DHSFatherhood@denvergov.org.

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Parenthood Program

Our Parenthood program is here to support parents with meeting their obligation and problem solving. The program is free, and is open to everyone. You may find it more helpful if you are involved with our Child Welfare or Child Support programs, or in need of other supportive services. However, you don't have to be an existing Denver Human Services customer to take part.
 
Through our parenting classes, we offer free information, classes, and support groups. These address parenthood-related topics for all genders, including:
  • Managing anger and resolving conflict
  • Discipline without violence
  • Teamwork with spouse/partner
  • Balancing work and fathering
  • Communication and problem-solving

To sign up for our next Parenting class, call (720) 944-1323 or email REPParenthood@denvergov.org

More Resources

Circle of Fathers - Dad Support Groups

Circle of Fathers - Dad Support Groups

Join other parents and caregivers in our community to support one another, share tips, advice, or just talk. This is a confidential, friendly and safe space to vent, cry, laugh, joke and find out how other parents are navigating the parenting world.

When & Where

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library (2401 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205)

Contact

Bonnie-Jean Jenkins

Email: bonniejean.jenkins@denvergov.org

Or, call: 720-392-6201

Download the flyer(PDF, 1MB)

Family Law Open Forums - Free Legal Clinics

Family Law Open Forums are free legal clinics that are open to the public. During these monthly, online forums, we'll cover the why and how of going to court. We'll also offer tips on how you can get things done right and legally.
 
Visit the event page to learn more:

Family Law Open Forums

Child Support Services

Denver Child Support Services works with you to identify resources that can address barriers to paying child support. Learn more:

Child Support Services

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can the Parenthood program help me?

The Parenthood team is here to support you. We can get you connected to these resources:
  • Employment
  • Child Support
  • Child Support modifications
  • Family Law Open Forums
  • Housing
  • Mental health resources and referrals
  • Parenting classes
  • Support groups
  • Other individual assistance services

I'm paying child support. Why should I be interested in this program?

Ultimately, it's about ensuring a better life for your children. If you're a father, you should know that children that have their father involved in their lives tend to do better in school, are more emotionally secure, and develop better social connections.

Being an engaged, supportive parent starts with addressing issues in your life that may otherwise prevent it. If you're responsible for paying child support, we can help you connect to resources and gain problem-solving skills so you can meet your obligations.

Through the program, you'll learn more about:

  • Employment assistance
  • Child support order modification
  • Housing and food assistance
  • Help with child support driver license suspension and other nonpayment consequences
  • Procedural (not legal) advice with court and legal proceedings
  • Other individual assistance services

Language and Disability Access

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please email DHSADASupport@denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

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