Stronger Fathers, Healthier Communities
Our Vision
To model healthy relationships as a means of creating healthier fathers and families.
To stop the cycle of family violence and brokenness in order to improve the lives of children.
To encourage fathers to become agents of change in their communities.
D.A.D.S Virtual Fundraising Event
D.A.D.S Virtual Fundraising Event 2020
South Seattle’s DADS unites men in fatherhood and brotherhood
published March 20, 2017
SERVICES
DADS assists fathers with resources to help them develop a sense of self, family and community responsibility through education, effective parenting, mentoring and partnering.
VIDEOS
Take a look a few of our videos to help you get to know the DADS family.
Divine Alternatives for Dads Services is a community-based organization—doing the basement work—with a faith-based approach.
DADS Outcomes
-Cost Savings to the Public
-Child Support Payment Rates
-Back Child Support Payments
These outcomes are currently being updated in cooperation with the Division of Child Support, State of Washington.
ABOUT US
DADS is a grassroots, urban, 501(c)(3) that is leading a movement to eradicate the epidemic of absent fathers in urban America. DADS gives fathers hope by walking together in supportive community, helping navigate relational and legal barriers which separate them from their children and families.
CONTACT US
Divine Alternatives for Dads Services
5709 Rainier Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Jeanett@aboutdads.org
Larry@aboutdads.org
Tel: (206) 722-3137
Fax: (206) 723-9965
10402 Kline St. SW Suite 111
Lakewood, WA 98499
Tel: (253) 231-3164
Office Hours for both locations:
Monday-Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
You or a father you know may be in need of support. Contact us to learn more about the benefits of DADS. support groups.
DADS Support Groups:
Seattle Wednesday Morning Support Group
At the DADS office
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Seattle Thursday Evening Support Group
At the D.A.D.S. office
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Lakewood Wednesday Evening Support Group
At the Lakewood Boys & Girls Club DADS Office
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm