Single Fathers Network
Strengthening Single Fathers and Their Families
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Phoenix, Arizona
EIN: 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

Leadership Opportunity: The Family Law Center Director position is currently open. SFN is actively seeking leadership for this Center.
Financial Education Center
Focus: Building financial stability and economic resilience for single-father households.

Financial Partner: Universal Wealth
Universal Wealth serves as SFN's financial education partner, providing expert-led programming and resources across the Financial Education Center. Through this partnership, fathers gain access to professional financial guidance tailored to the realities of single-parent household management.
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
Donate: givebutter.com/singlefathersnetwork
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization dedicated to strengthening single fathers and their families.
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