What Is Dads Supporting Dads?

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Dads Supporting Dads (DSD) is a nonprofit organization that supports fathers at any stage of parenthood through community building, resources, and a network of local dads groups. It describes itself as part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that unites some of the top organizations working in the dad space since 2008, with the stated goal of addressing what the U.S. Surgeon General has called a "loneliness epidemic" among men. It is relevant to you if you are a father—new, expectant, or experienced—looking for connection with other dads, practical guidance, or listening material on fatherhood.

What DSD offers

The organization's site organizes its work into a few core areas:

  • City dads groups — a way to find local dads groups, described as ranging from dads nights out and family play dates to virtual support groups.
  • New Dads Guide — a book titled A Sanity Saving Guide To Better Support New And Expectant Dads, which the site notes was selected as one of Babylist's Best Parenting Books for Dads.
  • The Dads Podcast Network — a podcast network powered by Dads Supporting Dads, with shows including Modern Dads, DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend), and Dads With Daughters. The site states the network has passed half a million downloads.
  • Blog and resources — additional content and support materials linked from the site's main navigation.

Who it is for

DSD frames itself around "modern fatherhood" and says it offers support to dads "from all walks of life." The site also states "All Parents Welcome." The most direct fit is a dad who wants to connect with other fathers locally or virtually, or who wants structured guidance when a new baby is arriving. If you are looking for clinical services, legal advice, or financial assistance, the site's described offerings do not cover those areas.

How to use it

  1. Find a local group. Use the "Find Your City Dads Group" entry point on the site to see whether a group exists in your area. Expect to find in-person meetups, family play dates, or virtual support groups depending on location.
  2. Get the New Dads Guide. Follow the "Learn More" link for the guide if you are expecting or recently became a dad and want a structured resource.
  3. Listen to the podcasts. The podcast network is accessible from the site; the three named shows cover general modern fatherhood, dad friendships, and parenting daughters respectively.
  4. Join the community or support the cause. The site offers a community sign-up and a way to support the nonprofit's work. Contact for media, advertising, or general questions goes through the site's contact form.

What to keep in mind

  • DSD describes itself as part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, but the site does not publish a fee schedule or membership pricing. Do not assume groups or resources are free—check with the specific city group or the contact form before committing.
  • Local group availability varies by city; the site presents groups as a growing, nationwide-and-beyond network rather than a guaranteed service in every location.
  • The site lists a 2026 copyright and describes activity "since 2008," so the organization presents itself as long-running, but details such as current group counts are not stated on the page.

If your goal is simply to find other dads nearby or to pick up a practical guide before a baby arrives, DSD's site gives you a direct starting point for both.