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ABOUT
DADish
the fatherhood ... a brotherhood
MISSION & HISTORY.
Dadish was created to recognize, guide, and uplift the men who take fatherhood seriously. We foster a safe space for dads searching for guidance and direction on navigating fatherhood.
We are a brotherhood- non-judgemental, open, and welcoming to all dads, no matter age or marital status. And while fellowship is what brought us together, the future is what keeps us together.
As a collective, we have realized that the youngest minds are the ones easiest molded. It’s our responsibility to guide and support our biological children while showing up as “community fathers” to the children who lack strong, positive male role models.
Our goal is to make being Dadish as cool and aspirational as being successful. Money and accomplishments mean nothing if you let your home fail.
Success is not measured by the amount of money you have but by the number of lives you impact.
The DADish Foundation Inc. a non-profit 501(c)(3), is dedicated to fostering a thriving community for men to engage in fellowship, discussions, and the exchange of insights on various approaches to connecting and evolving with their children. This initiative encompasses activities designed to enhance relationship skills, covering conflict resolution, communication, financial literacy, family safety, health tips, and parenting. The overarching goal is to empower men by equipping them with the essential tools to support their growth in and beyond the household, serving as fathers, brothers, uncles, sons, nephews, cousins, and as influential leaders in their communities.
THE CHALLENGE & PURPOSE.
There are 1.8 million “solo” dads in the US. Statistics on absent fathers show that 7 million American dads were absent from the life of all their minor children. According to the statistics of fatherless homes, 17.4 million children lived in fatherless homes.
Growing up without a father figure has a profound effect on boys that lasts into manhood. ... Without having this influence in their lives, boys are at risk of growing into men who have problems with behavior, emotional stability, and relationships with both significant others and their own children.
This is especially true for daughters. Countless studies have shown that fatherlessness has an extremely negative impact on daughters' self-esteem. Her confidence in her own abilities and value as a human being can be greatly diminished if her father isn't there.
OUR WHY.
Brotherhood: the state of being a brother. 2 : a group of people who are engaged in the same business or have a similar interest. 3 : feelings of friendship, support, and understanding between people.
Fatherhood: As nouns the difference between fatherhood and father is that fatherhood is the state of being a father while father is a (human) male who (a) s (raises) a child (b) provides sperm which has resulted in conception or (c) donates a body cell which has resulted in a clone.
To some extent being a mother or a father should come naturally. However to another extent who you are as a parent is a learned behavior adapted from the examples around you. If those examples are not positive chances are you will repeat the behavior unless the trauma is corrected.