The Dads’ Resource Center was founded in 2015 due to the belief that our family courts needlessly deny able and willing fathers’ access to their children. There is the expectation that courts will make decisions based on what is in the best interest of the children. Too often they do immeasurable harm by denying children the much-needed love and nurturance of their fathers.   Over 200 fathers desperately trying to fulfill the sacred responsibility they have to their sons and daughters have reached out to the Dads’ Resource Center.  These are some of the barriers they face in our fami ..read more

The Dads’ Resource Center recently had a father reach out to us who had successfully used ChatGPT in his custody case. This sparked our interest, so we asked other separated parents their thoughts about using ChatGPT for their custody case. Most had never used it for this purpose but relayed an interest in getting more information about it.   A Google search reveals that the legal community is already making, or preparing to make, extensive use of AI technology. For example, the American Bar Association Journal article states, “According to the survey, “84% believe generative AI tools wil ..read more

By Alexis Harold Exclusively written for Dads Resource Center   Bullying has long existed before the internet. But with rising interconnectedness, it has become much easier for many to participate in aggressive and harmful behaviors online, which we call cyberbullying. A survey on teens and cyberbullying statistics found that almost half of United States (US) teens have been bullied or harassed online. These negative experiences include offensive name-calling, spreading false rumors about them, and receiving explicit images they didn’t ask for— with older teen girls experiencing ..read more

Dads’ Resource Center Supports Single Fathers According to the 2021 Annie Casey Foundation Kids Count Report 34% of children under the age of 18 in the United States live in single parent families. Most of these 23,756,000 children live with their mothers, and all too often have limited access to their father, his parents and extended family. “In some cases, single fathers are less engaged in the lives of their children than we all desire,” said Dads’ Resource Center Founder Dr. Joel N. Myers. “But, in the majority of cases the family courts, county and human service systems prevent rather tha ..read more

DRC helps single fathers prepare for challenges they may face. January is known as “Divorce Month” and many unsuspecting fathers are not ready for the worst-case scenario. Studies show that women initiate divorces as much as 69% of the time and the Dads’ Resource Center helps to prepare single fathers for the possibility that access to their children may be in jeopardy if their separation turns contentious. “Most fathers assume that custody of children will work out in a reasonable manner,” said Dads’ Resource Center Executive Director Jeffrey Steiner. “That is not always the case, and with th ..read more

Dads’ Resource Center offers tips for setting up successful co-parenting in 2023 Millions of families co-parent, but not all are successful at it. This is often because they don’t have the necessary tools to navigate the situation. The more they know about how to co-parent successfully, the better off they and the children will be. With a new calendar upon us, it’s a great time to set some co-parenting resolutions for 2023. “There is no more important new year’s resolution to make than striving to be a better parent,” said Dads’ Resource Center Executive Director Jeffrey Steiner. “For separate ..read more

Dads’ Resource Center recommends separated parents focus on peaceful co-parenting According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of children living with two parents has dropped since 1968, while the number of children living with just their mother has doubled. Co-parenting from separate homes has become commonplace, which makes it essential that we as a society get it right.   “Many separated parents find a way to work things out as best they can under the circumstances,” said Dads’ Resource Center Executive Director Jeffrey Steiner. “But when they don’t, and it turns into a high conflic ..read more

Dads’ Resource Center sheds light on Domestic Violence Prevention Month For families who have experienced domestic violence, it’s unforgettable, as it robs people of their sense of trust and creates many problems. Unfortunately, it’s an issue that happens far too often. October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month, making it a great time to start the conversation about the topic and discuss ways fathers can help prevent domestic violence. “It is the expectation of the Dads’ Resource Center that all fathers treat the mothers of their children, their children, and all women and children with re ..read more

According to Pew Research Center, 63% of dads report that they feel they don’t get to spend enough time with their children. When it comes to dads in co-parenting situations, that number is likely even higher. What may come as a surprise to many is that society is also missing out on something when this happens. Children around the nation are greatly missing out on things when they don’t get enough time with their fathers.   “When fathers are actively involved in their lives our children are happier and safer, and our society is healthier and more productive,” said Dads’ Resource Center F ..read more

Dads’ Resource Center shares results of a poll conducted on shared parenting Is it fair that most dads end up with scattered visits after divorcing or be made to feel that the courts automatically default in judgment for the mother? These are some of the shared parenting questions people have, and some groups are on a mission to gather the facts and make positive changes. In conjunction with the National Parents Organization, the Dads’ Resource Center recently commissioned an independent poll of the attitudes of those in Pennsylvania concerning shared parenting when parents live apart.   ..read more