Programs for Dads in Chicago

Fatherhood programs, young dads programs, dads groups, and help with paternity, child support and parenting time.

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Brightpoint Fatherhood Services Program

Mental Health & Family SupportAll Chicago

FREE 3-month program for low-income Cook County dads: parenting and co-parenting workshops, job help, peer support, mental health care and child support/custody legal referrals.

200 W. Monroe St, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60606
Verified 9/29/2026

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Legal HelpLoop

FREE legal help from volunteer lawyers for low-income Cook County residents: custody, child support, divorce, guardianship, adoption, housing, wills and immigration.

33 N. Dearborn St, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60602
Verified 9/29/2026

Dads Supporting Dads (Chicago Dads Group)

Mental Health & Family SupportAll Chicago

Social group for Chicagoland dads with play dates, Dads' Night Out, basketball leagues and outings.

Verified 9/29/2026

Domestic Relations Advice Desk (Daley Center)

Legal HelpLoop

FREE legal advice on custody, parenting time, child support and divorce. Walk in or book, Mon-Thu 9am-4pm.

50 W. Washington St, Concourse Level CL-29, Chicago, IL 60602
Verified 9/29/2026

Family Focus - Power of Fathers

Mental Health & Family SupportAll Chicago

Program for fathers, uncles and grandfathers: positive parenting, co-parenting, fathers' rights, child support and job search. Enroll through a Family Focus center.

910 W. Van Buren St, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60607
Verified 9/29/2026

Fatherhood Educational Institute

Mental Health & Family SupportLoop

Fatherhood support groups, virtual visits, an Incarcerated Fathers Project and parenting guides. Call about eligibility.

201 W. Lake St, Suite 228, Chicago, IL 60606
Verified 9/29/2026

Fathers Who Care

Mental Health & Family SupportWest Garfield Park

Responsible fatherhood, healthy relationships, fathers' rights, reentry and youth leadership. Weekly Zoom meetings.

4540 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
Verified 9/29/2026

Illinois Child Support - Cook Central Office

Legal HelpLoop

State child support office for paternity, child support orders and collections. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

115 S. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Verified 9/29/2026

Illinois Child Support - Cook Southern Office

Legal HelpEnglewood

South Side state child support office for paternity, child support orders and collections. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

6221 S. Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
Verified 9/29/2026

Illinois Fatherhood Initiative

Mental Health & Family SupportAll Chicago

Helps dads get involved in their kids' education and runs the yearly "What My Father Means to Me" student essay contest.

Verified 9/29/2026

Parentage & Child Support Advice Desk (Greater Chicago Legal Clinic)

Legal HelpAll Chicago

FREE remote legal advice on paternity and child support. Call and leave a message for a callback.

Verified 9/29/2026

The Dovetail Project

Mental Health & Family SupportGreater Grand Crossing

FREE fatherhood program for young dads ages 17-24, plus free baby supplies and household essentials.

7300 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Verified 9/29/2026

Welcome to Fatherhood

Mental Health & Family SupportWest Loop

Peer group where dads talk through parenting with other men, with connections to mental health and legal help.

1016 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Verified 9/29/2026

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