Dads2B

07/13/2026

When we learned this father was at risk of losing his job after his vehicle was vandalized, we stepped in to help. Because every father deserves the opportunity to keep moving forward.
This is what Dads2B is all about—walking alongside fathers through life’s challenges.

Whether you need help navigating child support, securing visitation, finding employment, building parenting skills, or simply need someone in your corner, you don’t have to figure fatherhood out alone.

If you’re a father who needs support, we’re here for you.

📞 614-817-1950

Strong fathers. Strong families. Stronger communities.

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06/30/2026

Registration is officially open!

Join us for the Ohio Fatherhood & Infant Vitality Summit — Friday, September 18, 2026, from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM at Mitchell Hall, Columbus State Community College.

Ohio has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the nation. Research shows father involvement is one of the most effective, most overlooked protective factors we have, and this summit puts that evidence into action.

We'll bring together policymakers, health systems, fatherhood leaders, and community organizations for a day focused on one goal: strengthening fathers, families, and infant health across Ohio.

Seats are limited — reserve yours today.
👉 Register: www.urbanfdc.org

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06/21/2026

As the Founder & CEO of Urban Family Development Center, I want to personally wish a Happy Father’s Day to the 2,200+ dads we’ve had the privilege of serving, and all the Dads2B we haven’t met yet.

Over the years, I’ve watched fathers fight for custody, fight for visitation, and fight to remain active in their children’s lives. I’ve watched men overcome their own pain and become the fathers they never had.

Serving fathers and families has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and I’m grateful that God has called me to this work.

I believe this with my whole heart:

As our fathers go, so go our families. And as our families go, so go our communities.

Happy Father’s Day, dads. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re rooting for you.

— David Fluellen
Founder & CEO
Urban Family Development Center

06/16/2026

Dad’s Matter Day in Columbus was a success, and now we’re headed to City of YOUngstown to close out the month celebrating fathers! Join us June 20 at Wean Park for Family Day, and June 24 for Dad Talk with Guy Burney. We’ll talk fatherhood, influence, consistency, co-parenting, leadership, faith, and family.

05/15/2026

Last year was powerful… and this year, we’re running it back.

Two organizations. One BIG community day.
Urban Family Development Center x African American Wellness Agency bringing the city together for Dad’s Matter Day.

➡️Fishing With Dad
➡️Proud Dad Cookout
➡️Father & Son Car Show

Good food. Good vibes..

Everything at the park.
Grab the kids and pull up.

04/15/2026

Yesterday our Founder & CEO was honored to have a voice at the 2nd Annual Black Maternal Health Summit alongside a few of our amazing partners.

Fathers belong in this conversation. If we’re serious about reducing infant mortality, including dads has to be intentional, not an afterthought.