Café Dad — Alameda County Fatherhood Support Group

Café Dad is part of the Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative, a program designed to support fathers in building stronger relationships with their children and families. The virtual format makes it accessible to dads across the county, regardless of work schedules or transportation challenges.

What to Expect

Café Dad sessions are informal, peer-supported conversations where fathers share what’s working, what’s hard, and what they’re learning. Topics range from discipline and communication to co-parenting and self-care. There’s no curriculum to follow — the group goes where the dads need it to go.

Who It’s For

Any father in Alameda County is welcome. Whether you’re a new dad, a single father, a co-parenting dad, or a grandfather raising grandchildren — the group is designed to meet you where you are.

Why Fatherhood Support Matters

Research consistently shows that fathers who have peer support are more engaged with their children, manage stress better, and build healthier family dynamics. A group like Café Dad provides the kind of honest, judgment-free space that many men don’t have elsewhere in their lives.