Single Fathers Network

Strengthening Single Fathers and Their Families

501(c)(3) Nonprofit OrganizationPhoenix, ArizonaEIN: 92-1620401

Organization Snapshot

Single Fathers Network (SFN) is a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) public charity organized in Arizona, dedicated to strengthening single fathers and their families through support, resources, and advocacy.

SFN delivers programming through both in-person and virtual modalities, governed by a working-board model with a commitment to compliance, transparency, and community impact.

Legal Details

Legal Name: Single Fathers Network

EIN: 92-1620401

IRS Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity, 509(a)(2)

Exemption Date: January 18, 2023

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Accounting Period: Calendar Year (December 31)

Mission and Vision

Mission

To strengthen single fathers and their families by providing support, resources, and advocacy across key areas of life, empowering them to build stable, healthy, and thriving households.

Vision

A future where single fathers and their children have equitable access to the tools, relationships, and support systems needed to thrive, and where father-led households are stable, connected, healthy, and economically secure.

Core Values

Compassion & Dignity

Centering the humanity of every father and family we serve

Integrity & Accountability

Operating with transparency and holding ourselves to high standards

Equity & Inclusion

Ensuring all fathers have access regardless of background

Collaboration

Building impact through community and partnership

Four Centers of Impact

All SFN programs and services are organized under four Centers of Impact. Each Center addresses critical barriers single fathers face and strengthens protective factors for children and families.

Family Development Center

Strengthening parenting capacity, father-child relationships, and home stability

Health and Wellness Center

Supporting mental health, physical wellness, and stress management

Family Law Center

Expanding legal access and knowledge for fathers navigating family court

Financial Education Center

Building financial stability and economic resilience for single-father households

Family Development Center

Focus: Strengthening parenting capacity, father-child relationships, and home stability.

Fatherhood Blueprint Program

Cohorts, workshops, and coaching focused on parenting confidence, co-parenting skills, and family routines

Early Childhood Development

Parent-child engagement activities and supports for early developmental stages

Father-Child Bonding Events

Community-building activities that deepen the father-child relationship

Mentorship Pathways

Connecting experienced fathers with fathers newly navigating single parenthood

Health and Wellness Center

Focus: Supporting mental health, physical wellness, and stress management for single fathers and their families.

Peer Support & Wellness Workshops

Groups focused on stress management, resilience, and healthy relationships

Counseling Partnership

Mental health services through Impact Counseling (Patrick Thomas, LCSW-S)

Fitness & Nutrition Programming

Supporting overall family well-being through physical health education

Healthcare Navigation

Helping fathers access affordable healthcare and community resources, including prostate cancer education

Family Law Center

Focus: Expanding legal access and knowledge for fathers navigating family court matters.

Programs and Services

  • Pro Se Academy — education and self-advocacy support for fathers in family court
  • Legal workshops and clinics with pro bono and reduced-fee providers
  • Know-your-rights resources and guided referral pathways to vetted legal professionals
  • DV Statute Matcher tool for domestic violence legal navigation
  • Legal document preparation support through community partners
  • Mediation literacy and planning tools for conflict reduction

Goals

  • Increase legal literacy among single fathers
  • Improve father representation in custody and parenting time matters
  • Reduce barriers to legal access
  • Empower informed decision-making

Financial Education Center

Focus: Building financial stability and economic resilience for single-father households.

Budgeting Workshops

Designed for single-father households, covering monthly cash flow management, expense tracking, and spending plans that account for child-related costs

Debt Management Education

Strategies to reduce debt, negotiate with creditors, and prioritize financial obligations

Financial Planning Resources

Savings strategies, emergency fund building, insurance literacy, and long-term wealth-building fundamentals

Career Readiness Supports

Job search tools, resume development, interview preparation, and resource navigation to increase earning potential

Tax & Literacy Education

Tax preparation and financial literacy through partner-based service delivery, helping fathers maximize refunds and stay compliant

Emergency Stabilization

Referrals and coordinated resource support for fathers facing financial crisis, job loss, or housing instability

Business Credit Education

Through Business Credit Works partnership, supporting fathers interested in entrepreneurship and building business credit profiles

Goals: Improve financial literacy, increase household financial stability and savings rates, support career advancement, reduce financial crisis frequency, and equip fathers with tools to build long-term wealth and economic independence.

Programming Track Record

SFN has delivered a growing portfolio of community programming that connects fathers directly with resources, education, and each other.

Girl Dad Style Connection Workshop (2 events)

Father-daughter bonding through fashion, style, and connection

Legal Workshops (2 events)

Partnership with ReGain Law Firm and Attorney Nancy Uko covering family law education and self-advocacy

Catch and Connect Fishing Event

Outdoor father-child bonding experience

Prostate Cancer Awareness Events (2 events)

Partnership with Cancer Matters and Renae Linden for men's health education

Dad-Daughter Skating Event

Family recreation and community building

Christmas Toy Drive

Holiday support for single-father households

Fatherhood Storytime & Father's Day Photoshoot

Early literacy engagement and celebrating fatherhood through professional family portraits

Community Partners

SFN builds impact through strategic community partnerships that extend reach and connect fathers to trusted resources.

AZ Family Law Doc Prep (Leslie Ramirez)

Legal document preparation support for fathers navigating family court

Cancer Matters (Renae Linden)

Men's health education and prostate cancer awareness programming

DV Statute Matcher

Domestic violence legal navigation tool supporting the Family Law Center

Heart and Soil Ancestral Garden

Weekly Dad Grow Days connecting fathers and children to food sovereignty, outdoor education, and community wellness

Impact Counseling (Patrick Thomas, LCSW-S)

Mental health counseling and wellness support for the Health and Wellness Center

ReGain Law Firm

Family law education workshops and legal access programming

Universal Wealth and Business Credit Works

Lending resources, financial planning, and wealth-building education for single-father households

TAPAZ (Fiscal Sponsor)

Grants coordination and fiscal sponsorship support

Research and Academic Credibility

SFN is an active research partner with Arizona State University through a Spencer Foundation grant focused on Black fatherhood and family development.

Dr. Evandra Catherine, Ph.D., IMH-E

Lead Researcher, Research Professor at Arizona State University

Kylie Elizabeth

Parenting Education Coordinator and Research Team Member

Dr. Deon Brown

Research Team Member, University of Houston

This research partnership strengthens SFN's evidence base, informs programming, and positions the organization as a credible voice in fatherhood research and practice.

Leadership Team

Darol Lucas

Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Provides organizational leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction. Founded SFN based on lived experience and a commitment to closing the gap in support systems for single fathers.

James Sesay

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Leads organizational strategy, execution, and external representation to advance mission impact.

Darren Thompson

Chief Business Development Officer

Oversees business development, partnerships, and revenue growth to support organizational sustainability.

Dwayne Mc Gordon

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Guides technology strategy, digital infrastructure, and systems supporting program delivery and operations.

Patrick Thomas, LCSW-S

Health and Wellness

Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting Health and Wellness Center programming through Impact Counseling.

Dr. Evandra Catherine, Ph.D., IMH-E

Lead Researcher (ASU)

Leads the Spencer Foundation research partnership.

Kylie Elizabeth

Parenting Education Coordinator

Supports the Family Development Center and research team.

Why Partner with SFN

SFN is positioned to partner with organizations that share a commitment to family strengthening, child well-being, and equitable access to support systems.

Established 501(c)(3)

Clear governance, compliance documentation, and active programming

Four Centers of Impact

Covering the full spectrum of family stability needs

Proven Track Record

Community events, workshops, and partner-delivered services

ASU Research Partnership

Active research collaboration through the Spencer Foundation

Growing Community Presence

Scalable programming models across Phoenix, Arizona

Fills a Critical Gap

Father-focused programming addressing underserved family services landscape

Partnership-Driven Approach

Collaborative model that extends impact through community relationships

Connect With Us

Single Fathers Network invites funders, partners, and community members to join us in strengthening single fathers and their families across Phoenix and beyond.

Contact Information

4022 E Greenway Rd Ste 11-353
Phoenix, AZ 85032

EIN: 92-1620401

Website: singlefathersnetwork.org

Donate: givebutter.com/singlefathersnetwork

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization dedicated to strengthening single fathers and their families.

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