Rebuilding the Village From the Ground Up
Fathers matter – every step of the way. Join us this June in Delaware County for Fatherhood Responsibility Month featuring events that support dads through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, while connecting them to vital, year-round resources. Our role is to build and support our community’s village starting with healthy relationships. Let’s build it together from the ground up.
June 6, 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Ask a Provider Event
Keystone First Wellness Center (1929 W 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013 )
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- Have questions about pregnancy or maternal mental health? Want to learn more about breast/chest feeding or your OB/GYN’s role in your care? Join us for an interactive Panel Q&A featuring a range of providers who support families throughout the perinatal period, from pregnancy through postpartum. This event is designed to build trust and connection between providers and families while addressing common questions, fears, and uncertainties. Food will be provided and prizes will be raffled!
June 9, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Story Walk Opening
J. Lewis Crozer Library (620 Engle Street, Chester)
See the flyer here
No registration needed.
- Help us kick-off a family-friendly, father-themed story walk around the grounds of everyone’s favorite library in Chester, featuring “Dad” by Christian Robinson. This is a great activity to share with the kids. Those in attendance will be given raffle tickets for the book featured on the story walk – “Dad” by Christian Robinson. We will also be raffling off tickets for other events throughout the month (you must be present to win).
June 10, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Fatherhood Engagement Meeting Breakfast
Family Village Offices (Baldwin Tower 1510 Chester Pike, Eddystone)
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- Join us for breakfast pastries and coffee as we build a coordinated effort to support fathers before, during, and after birth, ensuring they have resources to fulfill their responsibilities. Discussions will include how to rebuild the village in Delaware County. We’ll be raffling off tickets to the June 13 Painting event at the CAAT center to those in attendance.
June 13 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Men’s Afternoon Out Paint Party
Art UnFramed Art Gallery at the CAAT, 2300 W 4th St, Chester, PA 19013, USA
Event information and registration
Rescheduled – Date TBD
Dad’s Cafe
Family Village Offices (Baldwin Tower 1510 Chester Pike, Eddystone)
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Dad’s Cafe is an open space where Dads and their circles can speak about the joys of fatherhood. Learn the 5 protective factors, a tool that aims to make the job of ‘dad’ a little easier. Join us for this special in-person session!
June 18, 1:00 p.m.
Celebration of Healthy Fatherhood 2026
Virtual
More information here
- A free Father’s Day event celebrating men who are living the values we teach: presence, accountability, respect, care and love.
June 18, 1:00 p.m.
Dads Make a Difference: Advocating for Moms and Babies
Virtual
More information here
Registration here
- Join March of Dimes for a special Father’s Day virtual event celebrating the vital role dads play in supporting moms and babies and a panel conversation on fatherhood and advocacy.
June 20, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Childbirth Class – The Role of Dad in Childbirth
Family Village Offices (Baldwin Tower 1510 Chester Pike, Eddystone)
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- Dads, this is your chance to learn exactly what you should be doing in the labor room! Learn how you can help and support moms before, during, and after the birth experience. The class will be lead by Education Specialist and Doula, Skyla vanTrikt.
June 20
Tie One On for Prostate & Colon Cancer: Run, Walk, Bike (Hosted by Local 413)
Subaru Park
More information here.
Flyer with details here.
- Tie One on For Prostate and Colon Cancer Awareness Charitable Organization goals are to bring awareness and education about preventative care, to support the newly diagnosed, those managing care and those in remission by aiding and assisting with financial obligations and provide information of resources for patients and families.
June 20
Hoops for Health
Darby Recreation Center – 1022 Ridge Ave. Darby, PA
Registration info here.
- A 4v4 Basketball Tournament to celebrate Men’s Health Month, hosted by the Delaware County Health Department
June 20
Juneteenth Festival
Memorial Park, 2300 W. 7th Street
More info here
- The 15th annual event celebrating Black freedom will take place in Chester from 12:00 – 6:oo p.m.
June 20
Meet the author event.
J. Lewis Crozer Library (620 Engle Street, Chester)
No registration needed. More information coming soon…
June 24, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fatherhood Summit
Chester City Hall
Register Here
- This year’s summit will feature keynote speaker, Mayor Stefan Roots. Tap into the many resources available to fathers in Chester and enjoy food, free giveaways, and more. The event will host a set of small group workshops chosen by participants. We will also be giving away our Dad of the Year award! Gifts, prizes and raffles will be awarded to those in attendance.
June 30, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Community Fathering Roundtable IV
Chester Boys & Girls Club
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- Cap off a month of amazing events with this gathering and panel discussion on the status of fatherhood in Chester.
For more information, please contact Dr. Onaje Muid.