Dads2B

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.

03/13/2026

We were honored to join our partners at Wright’s Way Foundation for their Maternal Mental Health Summit and to speak on their panel.

One speaker stopped by our table and shared how powerful it was to see resources specifically for dads in the room.

Too often fathers are overlooked in these spaces, but at Dads2B and Urban Family Development Center, we’re making sure dads are part of the conversation, because when dads are involved from Day One, families win.

03/11/2026

🚨Got Questions? Need Work? Child Support Issues?
Dads Access Day Has AnswersI🚨

If you’re a father in Licking County or nearby, join us for Dads Access Day. Connect with employers hiring on-site the same day, speak with Legal Aid and child support representatives, and access job resources through OhioMeansJobs.

Free lunch provided, and free cell phones available for those who qualify, come get the support and opportunities you need to move forward.

02/25/2026

Quick check-in for the dads and families in our community:

How are you doing this week?

Not the surface-level answer. The real one.

Whether you’re preparing for a new baby, raising teenagers, working long hours or trying to find your footing — support matters. Having people in your corner matters.

Urban Family Development Center is proud to serve fathers and families across Ohio, helping build stability at home and stronger futures for children.

If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, consider this your sign.

02/17/2026

If you’ve got a baby on the way, this is for you.

You don’t have to wait until the baby arrives to start getting ready. And you don’t have to figure everything out on your own either. There’s real support out here for fathers who want to be present, prepared and involved from day one.

Right now, Dads2B is working with dads across Ohio — including in Mahoning, Licking, Franklin and Montgomery counties.

We’re talking to fathers every week who just want to make sure they’re doing right by their child. Asking questions. Learning what to expect. Getting connected before the baby gets here. That’s what this space is for.

If you’re a father-to-be in one of these counties, reach out.
Get the information.
Get the support.
Start strong now.

You and your baby both deserve that.

02/12/2026

Black History Month isn’t just about what’s in the books.
It’s about what gets passed down at home.

The sayings.
The stories.
The music.
The way we show up for our kids.

Fathers carry a lot of that forward every day — passing down values, pride and family traditions that stick for generations.

Dads, what’s one thing you’re intentionally passing down to your children?

Or what’s something a father or father figure passed down to you that you still carry today?

02/09/2026

Presence matters.
Consistency matters.

The steady voices, guiding hands, and everyday examples in a child’s life shape confidence, stability, and what’s possible for the future.

A new week is another chance to show up, pour in, and lead with purpose — at home and in the community.

01/23/2026

Big shoutout to WKBN 27 Youngstown OH for highlighting what’s happening with Dads2B in Mahoning Valley.

This program is about real support for expectant dads—no lectures, no judgment, just practical tools, honest conversations, and a community that wants to see fathers win from day one.

If you’re about to be a dad (or know someone who is), this is your sign. Pull up. Get connected. Be part of something built for you.

Reach out to Chauncey Harris at [email protected] or 330-268-0511 to learn more or get involved.
📺 Watch the WKBN story here:

https://www.wkbn.com/video/dads2b-program-launches-in-mahoning-county/11452311/

Appreciate WKBN for helping us spread the word. We’re just getting started.

Urban Family Development Center launches 'Dads2B' in Youngstown, Ohio in Mahoning County

01/22/2026

Earlier today, we officially kicked off Dads2B in the Mahoning Valley.

What stood out wasn’t just attendance—it was intention. Community partners, advocates, and leaders showed up ready to engage in real conversation about why supporting fathers before birth matters and how early investment changes outcomes for families.

The dialogue was thoughtful. The alignment was clear. There is a shared commitment to doing this work with purpose.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today and helped set the foundation for what Dads2B will become in this region.