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Fatherhood
Fathers Matter
You have value and a voice. You can do this. You have help. Bridgehaven offers educational programs to support the entire family – mom, DAD, and the baby. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 18.2 million children, 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home. [1]
That’s enough children to fill New York City twice or Los Angeles four times over!!!
You Matter
Father involvement provides numerous benefits for child well-being, starting prenatally and lasting into adulthood. Engaged fathers enhance cognitive skills, reading proficiency, and self-esteem, while reducing risks of poor birth outcomes, poverty, food insecurity, and behavioral issues.
When fathers are involved with their children, the children’s mothers’ benefit in many ways. Including more leisure time, healthier births, lower rates of postpartum stress and depression (and of stress and depression generally), and a higher-quality co-parenting relationship.
Community Matters
Through our Fatherhood Connect program, we offer education and support to guide you through all circumstances surrounding pregnancy and the challenges of fatherhood, finances, and your relationship. Through a weekly class community, you connect with other fathers and gain vital education to help you lead your family, provide for their needs, and grow in wisdom.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Prenatal Classes: An 8-week class for moms and dads that covers pregnancy, labor, birth stories, comfort techniques, medical procedures, cesarean birth, newborn and postpartum care. (Appropriate to take at 22 weeks)
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
AUGUST 4 – SEPTMEBER 22
33 The Series (Authentic Manhood): This series introduces a framework that helps men understand what lies behind the manhood traps and beneath the heart idols that can distract them. It unfolds a biblical battle plan to help men journey toward authentic manhood and become better fathers and husbands.
Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
AUGUST 10 – SEPTEMBER 28
Dr. Dad : This course will help equip men to care for their pregnant partner and learn the basics of infant-toddler health, safety, and welfare. When dads get involved right from the start, they affect their child’s health for a lifetime.
Thursdays 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
AUGUST 13-OCTOBER 1
Additional Fatherhood Programming
- One-on-one coaching and education for fathers navigating pregnancy, fatherhood, and relationships.
- For weekly development and support, Bridgehaven’s Mentorship Program is offered to those seeking an intentional focus on personal and spiritual growth as husbands and fathers.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau. (2025). Living arrangements of children under 18 years old: 1960 to present. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Census Bureau.