Children Need Their
Dads
Our Mission and Goals
What
does DAD do?
Our goal is to bring
about changes in the domestic laws of our state to empower divorced fathers as
equal partners in parenting. Our purpose
is to allow fathers to father, mothers
to mother, and for children to receive the love and support of both parents.
Our belief is
that everyone will benefit: fathers, mothers, grandparents -- but especially
children.
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We educate the public, policy makers, and the media on the
importance of fathers. We provide research data that illuminate gender biased,
anti-father public policies which interfere with the healthy development of
children. We provide alternative shared parenting solutions to lawmakers and the
courts to create more positive results for children and both parents.
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We provide moral support to people suffering from impaired
time with their children due to divorce or unwed parenthood. Although we do not
dispense legal advice, we serve as a clearinghouse for citizens to access
information and support that are available in our community. We provide a
channel for the energies of citizens to effect compassionate changes toward our
common goal of ensuring children the right to have two fully involved parents in
their lives.
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We build local organizations throughout the state to
educate non-custodial parents, grandparents, second wives, and others who are
concerned about the child-father bond. Interested citizens can take part in the
vital activities of the organization as supporters and officers. Monthly
meetings are held with programs covering many topics of interest, including
guest speakers such as judges, legislators, psychologists, and other
leaders.
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We execute research to find the most equitable and
beneficial solutions to domestic conflict. We locate expert studies and research
the laws of other states to find better ways of handling divorce and
post-divorce settlements. Progressive laws, fair judicial applications, and
public education are key steps toward achieving our goal of decreasing divorce
conflict by standardizing shared parenting solutions. The ultimate goal is to
produce happier, healthier children.
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We speak as the strongest voice of divorced fathers in
Tennessee. We invite all fathers married, single or divorced - and other
concerned citizens to stand up for the essential and irreplaceable role fathers
play in their children's lives. You contribute to this movement by getting
involved with a local chapter, by educating yourself on the issues, and by
supporting DAD. By contacting your legislators regarding these issues and
registering to vote, you will involve yourself in the process to change domestic
laws.
Get involved.
Contact DAD
today.
The Best Parent
is BOTH
parents!
DAD of Tennessee Inc.
PO Box 24083
Nashville, TN 37202-4083
(615) 726 - DADS
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