Dad Care Microgrant
Support for Fathers. Strength for Families
The cost of care can make it harder to seek support. The DadCare Microgrant helps eligible fathers pay for initial therapy sessions or insurance copays.
Fathers must attend a Dad Reset session before applying. Attendance provides access to the application pathway; it does not guarantee funding.
What DadCare May Cover
For fathers without insurance:
Two to three upcoming therapy sessions, within the approved award limit.
For fathers with insurance:
Up to three copays for upcoming therapy appointments, within the approved award limit.
Single Dads United pays the approved licensed therapist directly. Fathers do not receive cash payments or reimbursements.
All funded appointments must be approved in writing before they take place. Past sessions, outstanding balances for completed care, and previously paid copays are not covered. Deductibles, coinsurance, and missed-appointment fees are not automatically covered.
Who Can Apply?
Fathers in all 50 states may apply after attending a Dad Reset session.
Awards depend on available funding, confirmed costs, and provider availability. The therapist must be licensed and authorized to provide care in the state where the father receives services.
Having health insurance does not disqualify you.
Four Steps Toward Support
1. Attend Dad Reset
Join a live online session to connect with resources, professional guidance, and other fathers’ experiences.
2. Complete the DadCare Application
After your attendance is verified, share basic information about your location, insurance status, and therapy needs.
3. Receive an Eligibility and Funding Review
Our team reviews your application and confirms provider availability, costs, and payment arrangements. If you do not have a therapist, let us know you need help identifying one.
If approved, you will receive written details explaining the covered appointments and award limit before care begins.
4. Begin Your Approved Sessions
Attend your approved appointments. Single Dads United pays the therapist directly, and our team follows up to help address access barriers.
Before your funded sessions end, you and your therapist can discuss options for continued care.
Resources Beyond the Session
Enrolled fathers receive a resource kit with a keepsake journal, two pens, and practical resources for mental health, parenting, legal navigation, and family support.
Your journal is yours to keep. Writing is optional, and Single Dads United does not collect your journal entries.
Your Privacy Matters
We request only the information needed to review eligibility, coordinate support, and arrange payment. We do not require therapy notes or private journal entries.
During Dad Reset, sharing is optional. Participants are asked to respect one another’s privacy, although confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in an online audience.
Dad Reset
A Space to Pause, Reflect and Connect
Sessions explore challenges such as parenting stress, separation, grief, isolation, and emotional well-being. Experienced leaders and mental health professionals help fathers consider helpful responses and identify next steps.
What You Can Expect
A father’s story, shared with permission.
Discussion guided by a licensed therapist.
Moderated audience questions.
Practical tools for managing stress and navigating fatherhood.
Mental health resources and information about applying for DadCare.
You can listen and learn without sharing your personal story. Asking questions and participating in discussions are optional.
Dad Reset provides general education and support. Individual assessment and treatment take place privately with a qualified provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to share my story during Dad Reset?
No. You may attend, listen, and learn without discussing your personal experiences.
Does attending Dad Reset guarantee a microgrant?
No. Applications are reviewed based on program requirements, available funding, costs, and provider availability.
Can I use my current therapist?
You may request to work with your current therapist. Single Dads United must verify their license, state authorization, fees, and willingness to accept direct payment.
Can DadCare pay for therapy I already received?
No. DadCare covers only eligible upcoming appointments approved in writing before the session.
What if I need support before the next Dad Reset session?
Contact Single Dads United for help finding appropriate resources. You do not need to wait for a session or funding decision to seek professional support. Dad Reset and DadCare are not emergency services.