THE PATH BACK Starts Here.

No matter your past, your family’s future can be bright. Enroll today in our 24/7 Dad® program.

BEING A DAD Starts Here.

Stepping up to do the right thing can be scary. Learn skills you need to be the dad they need.

Hand Holding Starts Here.

Connect with your family and build lasting, healthy relationships with our 24/7 Dad® Program.

FIGURING IT OUT Starts Here.

Single parenthood is a challenge like no other. Let us help you find the support you need to get by.

BECOMING A MAN Starts Here.

It’s never too late to do the right thing. Get the support you need to be the father you have always wanted to be.

SMILES Start Here.

Being a better dad is within reach. Get the support you need to be a successful, responsible father.

STARTING OVER Starts Here.

Navigating a new situation can be tough. Learn how to adapt together with our family support services.

BEING THERE Starts Here.

You don’t have to be a father to be a father figure. Gain the skills you need to support the ones you love.

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What We Do

Working together to strengthen families.

The Long Island Fatherhood Initiative (LIFI) was created to empower men to foster responsible fatherhood by providing evidence-based, skill-building workshops/groups, education, case management, and coaching on healthy relationships, responsible parenting, and economic stability.

We help fathers improve their parenting abilities, confidence, and relationships (especially personal ones) so they can connect with their partners and children more meaningfully.

Our goal is to help fathers recognize their strengths and overcome obstacles that can prevent them from being the most effective and nurturing parent possible.

Like many dads, Samuel Randall was struggling without much hope of turning it around. Until he found LIFI and got his family life back on track. See how our free services can help you too.

CLIENT STORIES

Helping dadslike you.

We understand where you’re coming from. Many of us come from families or have been in situations just like yours. That’s why we’ve designed LIFI to be a support system with fathers of all ages and walks of life that are there for each other when things get tough. But don’t take it from us, see what some of our past program participants had to say about their LIFI experience.

“I was a resident at Phoenix House (addiction treatment center) for 10 months. LIFI assisted me in enrolling in trade school to help further my employment development and guarantee me a job. My case manager also gave me a better outlook on how to deal with my children and develop better parenting skills.”

Gerald / Hempstead

"This program touched on situations that I have experienced and am still experiencing. LIFI has provided me the tools to improve my relationships with my children and their mother. My facilitator was great and I recommend the program to anyone who wants to be a better father."

Ronald / Medford

"The course has helped me to see things I was lacking with my family's needs. It was a real eye-opener as they helped me understand myself better. After this, I feel like I can leave the past behind and start over today."

Shawn / New Suffolk

"Thank you for assisting me with my relationship with my grandchildren. More than just financially helping me with their welfare, I've also been shown new ways to handle situations instead of the old ways I thought was best."

Albert / Hauppauge

"LIFI came into my life at a time when I really needed it. I thought I knew everything about being a parent, but this was a truly humbling experience for me that has taught me how to be better and more understanding. I've messed up a lot in my life but this program helped me have a chance to get my daughter back."

Duane / Inwood

WHY LIFI?

A BETTER LIFE BEGINS NOW.

Getting involved with the Long Island Fatherhood Initiative is simple, beneficial and best of all — it’s free. Don’t wait to get involved, call us at (631) 761-8518 or contact us and reap the benefits of our programs:

Parenting Knowledge
Better Relationships
More time with Children
Family Support System

Financial Stability
Monetary Incentives
Employment Skills
+ Much More!

LEARNING CENTER

take YOUR first step today.

It might seem like an uphill battle, but the journey to becoming a better parent starts with a simple step — just try. If you’re not sure you’re ready to dive into one of our educational programs, but want to take the first steps toward improving your situation, check out some of the many self-serve resources LIFI has to offer.

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FATHERHOOD QUIZ

Find the right help for you.

We know that everyone’s situation is different. That’s why we’ve development a quick and easy online assessment to get to know you and what sort of challenges you’re facing and what you need help with. Taking this quiz can be the first step toward getting the personalized parenting help you need to build healthy relationships and become a better father.

CONTACT US

STARTING OVER ISJust a text away.

As a man, reaching out for help can be tough. We’re here to make it easy on you. Connecting with the Long Island Fatherhood Initiative is as simple as sending a text. Simply text "DADHELP" to 866-921-3184 and we’ll get you hooked up with the resources you need to get a fresh start on the path to becoming a better father.