LEVEL UP! DADS
Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida is proud to offer the Level Up! Dads program to any man in a caregiver role throughout Lee County and Southwest Florida
Level Up! Dads aims to create a community of strong, confident, and empowered men who work to help each other reach their maximum potential as fathers, step-fathers, and caregivers. This is achieved through mentorship, education, and social activities amongst our fathers, their mentors (known as Dadvocates), and their children.
Children in absent father homes are:
- At four times greater risk of poverty.
- Twice as likely to suffer infant mortality.
- More likely to go to prison.
- Seven times more likely to become a teen parent.
- More likely to face abuse and neglect.
- Twice as likely to drop out of school.
The Three Dimensions of Level Up! Dads
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Community Based Partnership
This program provides educational and social activities for our clients and their children. Do you own a business that would be a good host for one of our events? Are you an expert in your field and feel fathers may benefit from your knowledge? From co-parenting classes to group outings at large scale events, we are looking to stay involved and active! Contact us today to see how a partnership with Level Up! Dads can make an impact with the fathers in our community
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Dadvocates
“Dadvocates” are our mentors, and the grease that makes our wheels turn. Dadvocates are matched with fathers based on their interests, beliefs, and backgrounds. Once matched, a meeting will be held with staff, the Dadvocate, and their father to ensure a smooth transition. After that, Dadvocates are asked to maintain contact with their father, provide updates to staff, and attend events as able. The average time required as a Dadvocate can vary, but will likely be less than five hours per month. All Dadvocates must pass a drug screen and level two background screen paid for by the program.
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Client Recruitment
Do you know a father that needs a hand? Someone putting in the effort but could benefit from having a coach in their corner of the ring? Level Up! Dads is open to any man in a caregiving role, be it as a biological father, a step-father, a boyfriend of a woman with children, a relative … you name it! Needing help in life has no requirement regardless of income, job status, or background. Let us know if you or someone you know would make a great part of our team!
Sponsorship
Are you interested in sponsoring a Level Up! Dads educational or social event? We would love to meet with you and discuss the possibility of aligning your business or cause with our goals.
