Free Fatherhood Programs in Texas
Free parenting classes, co-parenting support, and dad resources across Texas : from Houston and Dallas to San Antonio, Austin, and beyond.
Texas Fatherhood Programs
9 resourcesTexas OAG : Fatherhood Programs
State AgencyStatewideFreeThe Texas Office of the Attorney General funds free fatherhood programs statewide, including parenting classes and employment services.
Texas DFPS : Fatherhood.xyzs
State AgencyStatewideFreeTexas Department of Family and Protective Services fatherhood resources and Fragile Families Initiative programs.
Houston Area Urban League : Fatherhood Programs
NonprofitHoustonFreeFree fatherhood programs in Houston including parenting workshops, employment support, and family stability services.
Dallas County : Fatherhood Initiative
CountyDallasFreeDallas County fatherhood programs and family support services : search the county website for current program listings.
NRFC : San Antonio Programs
FederalSan AntonioFreeSearch federally-funded fatherhood programs in San Antonio and surrounding Bexar County.
Texas Head Start Association
FederalStatewideFreeFind Texas Head Start programs near you : all offer free father engagement services for families with children under 5.
211 Texas
HelplineStatewideFreeDial 2-1-1 or search online to find free local fatherhood programs, childcare, housing, and family support across Texas.
NRFC Texas Programs
FederalStatewideFreeSearch all federally-funded responsible fatherhood programs in Texas.
Texas Law Help
Legal AidStatewideFreeFree legal information and referrals for Texas fathers navigating custody, child support, and family law.
Programs by City
Houston
Dallas / Fort Worth
San Antonio
NRFC Locator : San Antonio
Find federally-funded fatherhood programs in San Antonio and Bexar County.
211 Texas : San Antonio
Dial 2-1-1 to connect with free local family support services in San Antonio.
Texas OAG Fatherhood Programs
State-funded fatherhood programs available throughout the San Antonio area.
Austin
How to Get Started in Texas
Call 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Texas. A specialist will connect you with free local fatherhood programs, childcare, and family support services in your area.
Use the NRFC Locator
Visit fatherhood.gov/program-map to find federally-funded responsible fatherhood programs near you.
Contact Local Head Start
Texas Head Start programs offer free father engagement services. Use the Head Start Center Locator to find the program nearest to you.
Texas Legal Resources for Dads
Texas Law Help
Free legal information and referrals for Texas fathers navigating custody, child support, and family law.
Texas OAG : Child Support
Establish paternity, modify child support orders, and access fatherhood resources through the Texas AG.
Lone Star Legal Aid
Free civil legal services for low-income Texans in East and Southeast Texas, including family law.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Free legal services for low-income residents of South and West Texas, including family law matters.
Mental Health Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis LineCall or text 988 anytime : free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 across Texas.
SAMHSA National Helpline
FederalFree, confidential treatment referrals for mental health and substance use : 1-800-662-4357, 24/7.
Texas Health & Human Services : Mental Health
StateTexas HHS mental health services : find local community mental health centers near you.
MHMR of Tarrant County
LocalMental health and substance use services for DFW area residents, including low-cost and sliding-scale options.