DADS DADS Graduation May 14, 2022 Parenting Class Graduation Course Goal: The goal of the Becoming Dads curriculum is to help men in challenging situations to take increasing responsibility and action to heal and make changes necessary to become the dad their children need. So that their children can thrive and be successful for the next generation. Course Objectives: The purpose of this curriculum is for participants to build knowledge, adjust attitudes and apply skills related to men becoming the dads that their children need. At the completion of the curriculum, they will: 1. Face the truth of their past and have hope for a better future. 2. Understand the impact in their role as a father. 3. Know what their children need from them. 4. Be committed to their children for a lifetime. 5. Understand the character of a man who lives for others. 6. Know how to have a healthy relationship with their child's mother. 7. Start on the road to healing and getting past hurdles to effective fathering. 8. Grounding in their spiritual walk and maintenance. 9. Improve their employment situation. 10. Understand the child support system. 11. Get on track to providing child support.

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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. Who Are We? Marvin Charles (CEO) & Jeanett Charles (COO) Co-Founders of D.A.D.S D.A.D.S. (Divine Alternatives for Dads Services) is a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization that is leading a movement to eradicate the epidemic of fatherlessness in America. D.A.D.S. gives fathers HOPE by walking together in a supportive community , helping navigate relational and legal barriers which separate them from their children and families. Our vision is to stop the cycle of family violence and brokenness in order to improve the lives of children and encourage fathers to become agents of change in their communities. Meet Our Team Serving Fathers Since 1999 Learn More Contact Us Spreading the Message Through much prayer, counsel, and meditation, I believe it is now time to develop DADS’ second book. I am now in the process of writing a second biographical account which helps to raise consciousness about fatherlessness as well as identifying the continued challenges and solutions of fatherhood.. We will be updating the first book with more recent statistics and stories, as well as cross-referencing all our books, seamlessly tying all the publications together in a way that allows others to benefit from and replicate our model. Check out our Kickstarter to learn more and find out how you can contribute! Why D.A.D.S.? Did you know that Fatherlessness in the US costs our society $100+Billion per year? Learn More Children do better with DADS ! Brochure About Us > DADS in The NEWS Fathers Families and children Communities Who Do We Serve? What Do We Do? Case Management Child Support Document Preparation Family Reunification Parenting Classes Parenting Plan Assistance Referral Services Support Groups Learn More Our Impact. Contact Us Today.

About DADS, Our Mission, History, What We Do, Impacts, DADS in the News, Frequently Asked Questions. OUR IMPACT Our Mission Give fathers hope by walking together in supportive community, helping navigate relational and legal barriers that separate them from their children and families. history Marvin and Jeanett Charles started DADS in their living room in 1998. They wanted to apply the lessons they had learned during their own recovery and the rough period when they put their family back together. They had been homeless, unemployed addicts with a 'sketchy' life of those who operated beyond the boundaries of the formal economy. Marvin and Jeanett had lost several of their children to the foster care system, under the jurisdiction of the Washington State Child Protective Services (CPS). They were facing termination of parental rights when a CPS worker gave them a 90-day deadline to become sober, find housing and find employment. They took strength from their renewed religious beliefs in the saving power of Jesus and their commitment to each other. Today, they live in their own home with three daughters and a son. One former CPS caseworker worked part-time in the office as administrative assistant to Jeanett. Many community leaders and volunteers support DADS and the important work that DADS does. Much has changed since 1998, while so much has remained the same for fathers who are down and struggling. Whether they are recovering from addiction, coming out of prision or just dealing with the difficulties of life, DADS works with fathers, one dad at a time, to strengthen and support them and to help them build a better world for their children. What WE Do At DADS, we aim to restore hope in fathers, children and families by addressing the barriers separating fathers from being present in the lives of their children. When a father comes to DADS, they often don’t know where to start. With many staff who have been in the same position, we seek to meet fathers where they are and help them navigate complicated systems to continue their journey back toward their children. We seek to address the whole person in helping fathers overcome child support debt, build financial and personal stability, connect with supportive community and reunite in positive relationships with their children and families. While we serve all regardless of faith, we at DADS have witnessed the redemptive power of Jesus to transform lives and reconcile families. Marvin's Story The Marvin Charles Story- (Original) DADS 2003 Meet Our Team about us 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. OUR IMPACT Our Impact Program Measurement and Outcomes: DADS intends that every participant in the program eventually reaches the highest level of personal development. A high percentage of those who stay connected to the program go on to achieve a sustained level of success including employment, family reunification, community service, increased child and family support payment, and reduced recidivism. Success is measured by ongoing client participation, progress toward child contact and family reunification, and data counts of new clients, office visits, support groups, demographics served services requested. In addition, DADS externally validates outcomes by annual direct- data matches with the Washington State Division of Child Support and Department of Corrections. These data matches have consistently shown: • Significant percentage increase in child support repayment rates • Significant debt reduction in child support arrears (debt) • Millions of dollars in savings WA state TANF support to needy families – indicating they are achieving increased ability for self–support • Significant reduction in prison recidivism rate, resulting in millions of dollars in savings for WA state prison cost DADS is interested in conducting a longitudinal study of its effect on multi-generational father absence and is seeking academic and funding partners for this study From 1998-2021, DADS has served: 4,728 Fathers or noncustodial Parents and 12,573 children. DOWNLOAD 2021 DADS STATISTICS "They gave me confidence that I am on the right track, and that there is hope." DADS in thE News DADS in the NEWS Article Seattle Medium Organization helps to rebuild families, Communities Read More Article Seattle Times Dads discover 'the journey is easier when we do it together' Read More FAQs Frequently Asked Questions Do we charge for our sevices? No - but we do accept donations. Do we help mothers? Yes, if they are non-custodial parents (NCP). Do we represent clients in court? No, we are not lawyers. Are we a fathers-rights organization? No, our goal is to help support the process of reunification. How are we funded? We are funded by private donors, foundations and grants.

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Thank you! DADS 27th Annual Fatherhood Banquet was another success. Your help enables us to continue our mission. To Our 2025 banquet Sponsors Thank you! DADS 26th Annual Fatherhood Banquet was another success. Your help enables us to continue our mission to restore the face of the absent father. To Our 2024 Sponsors A special thank you for helping to make this possible DADS events Fall 2024 (link) Thankful for Fathers A DADS Revolution Fall 2021 (link) Fall Newsletter DADS is Moving Summer 2023 (link) 25 Years of Support A Busy Summer Fall 2023 (link) Becoming Dads Happy Thanksgiving!!

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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. Getting Started Learn More Contact Us Who Are We? Marvin Charles (CEO) & Jeanett Charles (COO) Co-Founders of D.A.D.S D.A.D.S. (Divine Alternatives for Dads Services) is a grassroots 501(c)(3) organization that is leading a movement to eradicate the epidemic of fatherlessness in America. D.A.D.S. gives fathers HOPE by walking together in a supportive community , helping navigate relational and legal barriers which separate them from their children and families. Our vision is to stop the cycle of family violence and brokenness in order to improve the lives of children and encourage fathers to become agents of change in their communities. Meet Our Team Spreading the Message Through much prayer, counsel, and meditation, I believe it is now time to develop DADS’ second book. I am now in the process of writing a second biographical account which helps to raise consciousness about fatherlessness as well as identifying the continued challenges and solutions of fatherhood.. We will be updating the first book with more recent statistics and stories, as well as cross-referencing all our books, seamlessly tying all the publications together in a way that allows others to benefit from and replicate our model. Check out our Kickstarter to learn more and find out how you can contribute! Why D.A.D.S.? Did you know that Fatherlessness in the US costs our society $100+Billion per year? Learn More Children do better with DADS ! Brochure About Us > DADS in The NEWS Fathers Families and children Communities Who Do We Serve? What Do We Do? Case Management Child Support Document Preparation Family Reunification Parenting Classes Parenting Plan Assistance Referral Services Support Groups Learn More Our Impact. Contact Us Today.

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The DADS media channel and history of DADS through video. The DADS Channel Save th date 23 All Videos All Categories Play Video Play Video 03:39 About DADS Impact 2025 Play Video Play Video 01:34 2024-6-15 DADS Gala- Gee Scott Promo Play Video Play Video 03:58 vlc-record-2022-06-16-12h31m21s-dvd____D__- Play Video Play Video 03:05 DADS Working with Fathers Charles Family Video Interview after reuniting Play Video Play Video 20:10 DADS The Marvin Charles Story Play Video Play Video 01:56 DADS elephants2010 Play Video Play Video 22:16 DADS DADS 2020 Virtual Fundraising Video Play Video Play Video 12:27 DADS Teleois Mexico Trip 2018 1080p Teleois Teleois Mexico Trip 2018, a band of brothers came together to build houses for two family's in Tijuana Mexico. Breaking bread, praying together and building relationships with one another... #Priceless Play Video Play Video 01:27:08 DADS Marvin & Jeanett Charles Putting A Face On The Absent Father 2018 Marvin & Jeanett Charles Putting A Face On The Absent Father Annual Families and Fathers of America Conference 2018 Play Video Play Video 07:53 DADS MarvinCharlesStory 2 The Story of how DADS came to be, with Marvin speaking at the end of the birth of DADS, the reunion of his Mother and Father and the idea to start DADS to help others that went through the same struggles that they did getting their kids back and making a life for them. Play Video Play Video 03:04 DADS Jeanett Charles Washington Policy Center 2017 Play Video Play Video 04:21 DADS Encouraging fathers to commit to family KING5 com 2016 Play Video Play Video 16:00 DADS D A D S Banquet 2016 Play Video Play Video 06:59 DADS Marvin Charles Testimony on Capital Hill in Washington D.C. Play Video Play Video 02:11 DADS The Young Messiah Play Video Play Video 19:46 DADS Marvin and Jeanette @Washington Weekend/Leadership 2015 Play Video Play Video 03:38 DADS DADS Tacoma Youth Group Play Video Play Video 07:59 DADS CUBS Washington Family Ranch 2014 Play Video Play Video 04:46 DADS Early DADS Interview Working With Fathers Play Video Play Video 17:04 DADS CUBS @ WFR YL Camp 2014 Play Video Play Video 08:45 DADS Marvin Charles MLK Jr Breakfast 2014 Co Founder and Executive Director of D.A.D.S. (Divine Alternatives for Dads), Min. Marvin L Charles, Sr. were honored with the Mountaintop Award for Leadership for the furtherance of justice, reconciliation and empowerment in our community. Play Video Play Video 04:53 DADS DADS Presentation Play Video Play Video 26:51 DADS Cubs after camp talk HD Play Video Play Video 04:48 DADS Cubs camp thank you HD On behalf of all the CUBS Leaders and Little Cubs we want to say thank you for all of the love, prayers and support #Loyal 4 Life Play Video Play Video 03:24 DADS CUBS Camp 2012 Play Video Play Video 11:23 DADS DADS Bible Study Play Video Play Video 08:21 DADS king 5 news 2010 Play Video Play Video 02:11 DADS Unemployed removing tattoos to improve job outlook - KING 5 TV Unemployed removing tattoos to improve job outlook - KING 5 TV Play Video Play Video 06:58 DADS King County Prayer Breakfast 2012 Play Video Play Video 11:07 DADS Dads 2012 Honeries Play Video Play Video 01:24 DADS Tommy Jones award video with Jeanett Play Video Play Video 01:30 DADS Thep Panyanouvong Tommy Jones Play Video Play Video 08:04 DADS DADS Banquet 2012 Play Video Play Video 04:29 DADS Fatherhood in America Play Video Play Video 06:07 DADS DADS 2007 Play Video Play Video 07:18 DADS DADS 2003 Play Video Play Video 15:06 DADS DADS Live on KGNW Marvin,Richard and William sharing about DADS Live on KGNW Play Video Play Video 06:59 DADS Marvin Charles Testimony on Capital Hill in Washington D.C.

D.A.D.S Strategic Plan Program Measurement and Outcomes: DADS intends that every participant in the program eventually reaches the highest level of personal development. A high percentage of those who stay connected to the program go on to achieve a sustained level of success including employment, family reunification, community service, increased child and family support payment, and reduced recidivism. Success in measured by ongoing client participation, progress toward child contact and family reunification, and data counts of new clients, office visit, support groups, demographics served services req2uestd. In addition, DADS externally validate outcomes by annual direct- data matches with the Washington State Division of Child Support and Department of Corrections. These data matches have consistently shown: • Significant percentage increase in child support repayment rates • Significant debt reduction in child support arrears (debt) • Millions of dollars in savings WA state TANF support to needy families – indicating they are achieving increased ability for self – support • Significant reduction in prison recidivism rate, resulting in millions of dollars in savings for WA state prison cost DADS is interested in conducting a longitudinal study of its effect on multi-generational father absence and is seeking academic and funding partners for this study

Saturday, June 14th REGISTER TODAY! Here is why children do better with DADS We have been there too and know that real change starts with listening to you and your story. We are here to help you navigate child support, parenting plans, legal & relational barriers, connecting with other fathers, and receiving fatherhood training through our course. Click Here to Start Some of What we offer 1:1 Case Management Helping prepare the necessary documentation to navigate services and legal status. Identifying affordable child support terms and assisting the parenting plan process. Parenting Classes Our quarterly parenting classes help fathers increase their capacities to communicate with their children and to develop stronger parent-child relationships. Referral Services We help with referrals to gaining housing, legal research assistance, druge rehabilityation and pre-employment services. Support Groups Our men’s support groups encourage fathers to grow in their commitment to their families. Fathers find hope, encouragement and relationships to do the hard work of becoming loving, responsible dads. Did you know that Fatherlessness in the US costs our society $100+Billion per year? Learn More It takes community Our vision is to stop the cycle of family violence and brokenness in order to improve the lives of children and encourage fathers to become agents of change at home, in their neighborhoods, and ultimately in our communities