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Family Services / Child Protective Services / Parent Resource Guide / Fatherhood Engagement / Fatherhood Engagement Month
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Family Services / Child Protective Services / Parent Resource Guide / Fatherhood Engagement / Fatherhood Engagement Month
June is Fatherhood Engagement Month, a time to celebrate fathers and the important role they play in helping children feel safe, loved and supported. Fatherhood engagement encourages positive, active father-child relationships and promotes stronger connections with paternal family members when local departments of social services are working to support child safety and family well-being.
This year, VDSS is partnering with Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia, Depaul Community Resources and local departments of social services across Virginia to host regional events for fathers and their children. Fathers can also join the celebration by participating in the Fatherhood Engagement Bingo game. Download the bingo card, complete activities with your child throughout the month and check off each box as you go. Once you complete a bingo, bring your completed card to an in-person regional event to enter a raffle for a chance to win $250 and other fatherhood items. View the flyer and regional event details below.
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| Region | Description | Location | Address | Date and Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern |
Gum Springs: Community Day: Come join us in person for the Gums Springs Community Day as we celebrate fun, food, and friends! Bring your family and soak up the good vibes while celebrating this important day together. Free for all. |
Martin Luther King Jr Park & Pool |
8115 Fordson Road
Hybla Valley, VA 22306
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June 20, 2026 11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. |
| Western |
Fatherhood Engagement Ice Cream Social: Bring your family to the Draper Community Park for ice cream and field day fun! Free for all. |
The Conery: Thee Draper Village | 3163 Greenbrier Road, Draper VA 24324) | June 19, 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
| Piedmont |
VA Fatherhood Celebration: Come celebrate Father's Day with your child at kids square, Starcade, or the Roanoke Pinball Museum. Free for Dads and their families. |
Center in the Square | 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011 | June 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Central | VA Fatherhood Celebration: First 50 Dads will receive a general admission tickets and dinner at the ball game. Prizes given out between innings and new dads can receive a month's supply of EveryLife diapers. | Shepard Stadium | 901 Meridian Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 | June 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Eastern | VA Fatherhood Celebration: Dads who mention Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia or Virginia Department of Social services will receive free admission for themselves and their families all day. | Children's Museum of Virginia | 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 | June 27, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Fathers and father figures play an important role in a child’s well-being. Explore the infographic to learn more about fatherhood engagement and ways to build stronger connections with children.
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