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The first step toward improving your situation as a father is to take a good, hard look at yourself and determine where you need work. The team at LIFI can help you assess where you need to improve, show you the areas you should focus on and give you the tools you need to succeed.

These resources represent just a portion of the knowledge, perspective and advice offered in our workshops and provided by our case management staff. If you’re ready to get started today, these articles will help you gain knowledge you can begin using immediately.

10 Ways to Be a Better Dad Today

Today, more and more dads like you are experiencing the satisfaction and reward of taking a more active role in the life of your child. Read and discover how these 10 simple ideas can help ...

ULTIMATE DAD CHECKLIST

For new dads and men about to become fathers, here’s some wisdom for raising your child. 1. Strengthen Your One-on-One ...

Eight Ways Good Dads are Great for Kids and Communities

When dads are present and actively engaged in raising their kids, their children, on average… Have better, healthier relationships Make ...

Co-Parenting With a Toxic Ex: 6 Trouble Signs to Look Out For

Once the smoke has cleared from a divorce, former spouses have to go about the business of raising kids together. With ...

30 Grounding Techniques to Quiet Distressing Thoughts

Grounding is a practice that can help you pull away from flashbacks, unwanted memories, and negative or challenging emotions. These ...

Want more? If you’d like to take a deeper dive into improving as a dad, we recommend you reach out and sign up today to enroll with LIFI.

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Our organization isn't the only place to go for dads seeking to improve their situation. Here are some other great organizations you should explore on your journey to becoming a better father:

As LIFI's parent organization, The Retreat’s mission is to provide safety, shelter and support for victims of domestic abuse and to break the cycle of family violence.

National Fatherhood Initiative creates a world in which every child has a 24/7 Dad. Find tools to help your organization better serve fathers.

The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is dedicated to reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness on Long Island.

Suicide Prevention Coalition is dedicated to saving lives in our community through suicide prevention training, education, and information resources.

Long Island Counsel on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is staffed by a group of social workers, educators, clinicians, care coordinators, and other professionals working to strengthen the community and alleviate the ravages of drug and alcohol dependency and related issues.

Long Island Cares Inc. ® brings together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure on Long Island and, to the best of their ability, provides for the humanitarian needs of the community.