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Fathers' UpLift, Inc.

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We provide fathers with #mentalhealth counseling, coaching, advocacy, and resources to remain present in their children’s lives.

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We hope you consider gifting a father you know, who may need some uplift, our co-founder’s book, Present: The Crisis of American Fatherhood and The Power of Showing Up, as a #FathersDay gift. He gave this piece his all. We are confident that the dads you know will find it both inspiring and helpful.

~ Fathers’ UpLift

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#fatherhood #fathersuplift #thisdadcares by @fathersuplift

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We’re building a National Fatherhood Directory—so fathers across the country can find support when they need it, wherever they are.

Because of this community:

🔹 14 states represented 🔹 28% complete 🔹 36 states to go

Our goal is bold—but necessary:
 👉🏾 At least one father-serving organization in all 50 states

Right now, too many fathers still don’t know where to turn.

We’re calling on organizations in states like:
 Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington—and many more—to join us.

✔️ Free to be featured ✔️ Open to all organizations ✔️ Built to connect fathers to real support

Be a resource fathers can find.

🔗 Link in bio to join

If you’re not an organization, share this post—you might help us reach someone who is.

#FathersUpLift #NoFatherLeftBehind #fatherhood #NationalDirectory #FathersDay by @fathersuplift

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6 months ago

The future of mental health care depends on who we invest in today.

We are excited to announce that new research highlighting Fathers' UpLift's work to expand the pipeline of Black and Brown therapists has officially been published in the Social Work in Mental Health journal!

The study examines our United States Therapist Recruitment Fellowship and offers encouraging findings about how intentional investment in emerging clinicians can strengthen clinical confidence and readiness.

The barriers are real. The work is tough. But our commitment remains resolute.

We celebrate our co-authors, @drdanielsjr and Dr. Esteban Barreto, our dedicated team, our Fellows, and the funders and partners who continue to make this work possible.

Mental health equity isn't just about who receives care. It's also about who has the opportunity to provide it.

This publication is an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to building a more representative and prepared mental health workforce.

Read our newly published research:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15332985.2026.2744136

#FathersUpLift #MentalHealthEquity #BlackMentalHealth #RepresentationMatters by @fathersuplift

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We are honored to welcome Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval to The Checkup Zone!

Mayor Pureval will join us on Saturday, October 17, at 10:00 AM to deliver a special Civic Welcome at our National Fatherhood & Family Wellness Summit in Cincinnati!

At Fathers’ UpLift, Inc., we believe healing and reconnection change lives. We also believe that stronger families and healthier communities are built when we come together, listen, and invest in one another.

We are grateful to Mayor Pureval for joining us as we bring fathers, families, community leaders, and advocates together for a day focused on mental health, fatherhood, family wellness, and reconnection.

Mayor Pureval, thank you for being part of this important gathering. We look forward to welcoming you!

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Civic Welcome: 10:00 AM
Cincinnati, Ohio
FREE and open to the community!

Come be part of the conversation! Register today:
Link in BIO.

#TheCheckupZone #FathersUpLift #Cincinnati #Fatherhood #MentalHealth FamilyWellness by @fathersuplift

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4 days ago

We are proud to announce Ickey Woods is coming to The Checkup Zone. Saturday, October 17, 10 AM to 1 PM at The Holloman Center for Social Justice in Cincinnati. We are offering free health screenings for dads and kids, community resources, lunch, and real conversation about #fatherhood. It's free, and registration is now open!

Register today: (Link in BIO)

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7 days ago

We're proud to welcome one of our very own leaders, Ashley Beal, to The Check Up Zone!

As we prepare for our National Fatherhood & Family Wellness Summit in Cincinnati, we're excited for participants to hear from Ashley and learn from her experience as a therapist and leader.

Ashley brings a wealth of experience providing therapy to Black men, supporting their healing, personal growth, and reconnection with their children, families, and communities.

Beyond her clinical work, Ashley plays an important role in cultivating the next generation of therapists of color, helping prepare emerging professionals to serve communities with compassion, cultural understanding, and excellence.

At Fathers' UpLift, we believe healing creates opportunities for reconnection, and strong leadership helps make that healing possible.

Ashley, thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the care you bring to this work every day! We're grateful to have you on our team and excited for others to experience the wisdom and perspective you bring to this important conversation.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio
🎟️ FREE and open to the community!

Register today: (Link in Bio)

#TheCheckUpZone #FathersUpLift #BlackMentalHealth #Fatherhood taken in Cincinnati, Ohio by @fathersuplift

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🚨 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🚨

Cincinnati, are you ready?!

We're counting down to The Check Up Zone: National Fatherhood & Family Wellness Summit, and we're excited to introduce some of the incredible voices joining us! 🎤

🌟 Kelin Mark — Educator and leadership coach committed to empowering leaders and communities.

🌟 Gayle Covington Fowler — Speaker and consultant with 20+ years of experience strengthening relationships and families.

🌟 Kelly Little — Transformational coach, veteran, and advocate for stronger families and communities.

🌟 Avis Files — A leader in healthy marriage, responsible fatherhood, and family strengthening.

And that's just a glimpse of what's ahead!

Join us for a powerful day of connection, learning, and conversations about fatherhood, family, and wellness.

📅 October 17, 2026
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

There's still time to register! Link in bio.

We can't wait to see you there!

#TheCheckUpZone #FathersUpLift #FatherhoodMatters #FamilyWellness #cincinnatievents taken in Cincinnati, Ohio by @fathersuplift

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We are bringing fathers together for The Check Up Zone, a national summit on fatherhood and wellness. Mental health, substance use, and support. Fathers, family members, and advocates: learn more through the link in bio. by @fathersuplift

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🎓 Meet the 2026–2027 USTR Fellowship Class!

The future of social work is here—and we’re proud to invest in it.
Fathers’ UpLift is excited to introduce and congratulate the nine emerging social work professionals joining our 2026–2027 United States Therapist Recruitment (USTR) Fellowship Cohort!

Representing universities across the country, these Fellows will spend the year strengthening their skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, individual and group supervision, and intentional licensure preparation.

Our goal is bigger than preparing students to graduate. We want to help prepare the next generation of behavioral health leaders to thrive—and to serve families and communities well.

To our 2026–2027 Fellows: Welcome to the Fathers’ UpLift family. We are excited about what lies ahead! 💙💛

Help us welcome and congratulate this incredible class in the comments!

#FathersUpLift #USTRFellowship #SocialWork #FutureSocialWorkers #BehavioralHealth by @fathersuplift

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17 days ago

We’re excited about this new partnership!

Fathers' UpLift, Inc. is partnering with the Office of Returning Citizens to bring our Managing Emotions group into the community.

Beginning September 21, participants will take part in a free 8-session experience focused on understanding emotions, developing practical tools, and strengthening emotional wellness.

This is what partnership looks like: meeting people where they are, reducing barriers, and creating opportunities for healing and growth.

Thank you to the Office of Returning Citizens for partnering with us. We’re excited to get started!

#FathersUpLift #ReturningCitizens #ManagingEmotions #MentalHealth #Boston Massachusetts by @fathersuplift

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We’re celebrating our CEO! 💙💛

Fathers’ UpLift Co-Founder & CEO Dr. Charles C. Daniels, Jr. has been named a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Emerging Leader by Boston University School of Theology.

Dr. Daniels’ time at BU helped deepen a belief that continues to shape his leadership and our work:

Faith must move us toward people.

Toward healing.
Toward justice.
Toward love.
Toward service.

On Wednesday, Dr. Daniels will return to his alma mater to accept this distinguished honor.

We’re proud to celebrate this moment and the continued work of helping fathers heal, reconnect, and rise.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Daniels! 💙💛

#FathersUpLift #BostonUniversity #DistinguishedAlumni #Fatherhood #FaithInAction taken in Boston, Massachusetts by @fathersuplift

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Boston fathers—we’re getting started! 💙💛

The Fathers’ UpLift Community Fellows Program begins September 21 at 2 PM at ORC in Roxbury.

📍 ORC
30 Dimock Street, 2nd Floor
Roxbury, MA 02119

We have just 8 slots available for this 8-session experience, with a completion stipend and additional participation supports available.

🎥 Tune in as Dr. Daniels shares what we’re doing, what fathers can expect, and how we’re supporting dads along the way.

Interested? Enroll today—or send this to a Boston father who should be in the room.

#FathersUpLift #BostonFathers #Roxbury #Fatherhood #CommunityFellows taken in Boston, Massachusetts by @fathersuplift

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