Resources

A One-Stop Center for Fathers, Families, and Community Support! We’re building something powerful for Waterbury. The Fatherhood Resource Hub will be a central place where fathers can find the tools, information, and support they need to show up for their children and themselves.

Coming Soon: How We’re Building It

This page is a preview of what’s on the way. Behind the scenes, Reality Based Services is currently:

  • Mapping community partners and services
  • Designing a hub that fathers can access both online and in person
  • Creating clear, father-friendly pathways to support
  • Developing tools and content that speak directly to the realities fathers face

We’re building this carefully, with fathers, not just for them—by listening to what they’ve told us they need most.

Fathers & Social Media Awareness

Fathers & Social Media Awareness

Guiding Children Safely Through the Digital World Today’s kids grow up online. Social media, games, group chats, and streaming are part of their everyday life. As a father, you don’t have to know every app or trend—but you do play a powerful role in helping your child...

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Engaged Fathering & Relationship Building

Engaged Fathering & Relationship Building

Everyday Ways to Strengthen Your Bond with Your Child Children don’t need a perfect father—they need a present, consistent, and engaged one. Engaged fathering is about showing up with love, curiosity, and patience, and building a relationship that grows over time....

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Financial & Housing Stability Tips

Financial & Housing Stability Tips

Building a Strong Foundation for You and Your Family Financial stress and housing instability can make fatherhood feel heavier than it already is. The goal isn’t to be perfect with money or to have the “ideal” home—it’s to take steady steps toward stability so your...

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Father Well-Being & Mental Health

Father Well-Being & Mental Health

Caring for Yourself So You Can Care for Them Being a father comes with pressure—providing, protecting, showing up, and staying strong even when you’re tired or stressed. But real strength isn’t pretending you’re okay. Real strength is noticing when you’re not, and...

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Co-Parenting Communication Tips

Co-Parenting Communication Tips

Supporting Children by Working Together Co-parenting isn’t always easy—especially when there’s history, hurt, or high stress. But even when parents live in separate homes, healthy communication can give children what they need most: stability, safety, and the sense...

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Core Principles of Fatherhood

Core Principles of Fatherhood

Daily Ways to Strengthen Connection Fatherhood isn’t about being perfect.It’s about showing up, staying curious, and being willing to grow alongside your children. Below are simple, everyday ways fathers can strengthen connection, build trust, and create a sense of...

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