Family Education & Support Services (FESS)

This year for Give Local,
FESS is focusing on our Dynamic Dads program.
Funds raised during this campaign will allow FESS to continue to offer one of the only fatherhood programs in Washington state.

Our Mission

To inspire healthy child development through the provision of quality family education and support services.

About Dynamic Dads

When fathers are actively involved in their children’s lives, the whole family thrives.

Dynamic Dads is one of the only fatherhood programs in Washington state. Since 2009, Dynamic Dads has helped over 2,000 dads in Thurston, Lewis, Mason counties become better fathers. This program is now virtual on Zoom and reaches men all across the United States. Dynamic Dads works to advance activities and trainings that support fathers, their families, and the professionals who work with them.

Why should you support Dynamic Dads?

We hear time and time again that men do not have access to tools they need to become better fathers and role models. This program offers a unique approach to discipline, dealing with feelings, managing anger and resolving conflicts, play, fathering sons/fathering daughters, teaching values, cultural perspectives, teamwork within the family, issues around work and fathering, and much more.

"This program really helped me to have a better understanding and meaning of what a father is supposed to do to manage and be involved in my children’s life."
- Program Participant

"The class was great and helped me to understand the way a father should be and what a father should do for his child and family."
- Program Participant

"It’s a good program. A lot of guys come from dysfunctional homes and relationships. They need to be exposed to some normal values and ways to resolve conflict. 
I like the fact that a lot of guys opened up and shared about their experiences."
- Program Participant

To learn more about Family Education and Support Services, click here to visit our website.

To learn more about our classes and programs, click here

To learn more about Dynamic Dads, click here