A Father's Place

What A Father's Place does

A Father's Place (AFP) is a South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000 that delivers community-based fatherhood programs to men seeking to rebuild their families and economic stability. Operating under the SC Center for Fathers and Families umbrella — one of six regional fatherhood programs in the state — AFP runs a 24-week curriculum covering Employability Bootcamp, Economic Mobility, Healthy Relationships, Parenting/Co-Parenting, and Men's Health, augmented by individualized One Man Plan coaching and weekly peer group sessions. Specialized offerings include the Jobs Not Jail Alternative to Incarceration Program (partnering with Family Court judges), the Ready for Life youth program, and the REALITY CHECK curriculum developed with the SC Department of Juvenile Justice for youth ages 13-19 transitioning from juvenile justice services. A proprietary digital tool, Father 365, provides smartphone-accessible parenting resources.

The organization delivers all services free of charge to participants across six physical office locations in Conway, Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, Moncks Corner, North Charleston, and Beaufort, collectively covering 11 South Carolina counties (Allendale, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, and Williamsburg). The go-to-market model is community-led and event-driven: enrollment occurs via walk-ins, court/DSS referrals, and partner referrals, while awareness is generated through peer word-of-mouth, the annual Building Futures Awards Banquet, and community fundraisers such as 'Gallons for Guys' with Chick-fil-A. Reported 2024 outcomes include nearly 400 fathers placed in employment and over $453,000 in taxpayer savings across the counties served.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The funding model is freemium from the participant perspective but relies on a mix of federal and state grants (HHS Office of Population Affairs, WIOA tuition support), private foundation grants (Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina), corporate event sponsorships (Dick Broadcasting, United Bank, Wells Fargo, Chick-fil-A), and individual donations. The organization is led by CEO Wallace Evans Jr. and is supported by a Board of Directors, with operating geographies limited to Southeast US (South Carolina only).

Name

A Father's Place

Legal name

SC Center for Fathers & Families

Website

https://www.afathersplace.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A Father's Place provides community-based services and support for fathers and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Fatherhood programs
• Family support services
• Community social services
• Employability training
• Men's health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Conway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations from the public, including text-to-give campaigns and monthly giving options. Programs are offered free of charge to all participants.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Event sponsorships for the annual Building Futures Awards Banquet, including Title Sponsor, Diamond Sponsor, and various other sponsorship tiers from local businesses.
3. Grant Funding: Funding from foundations such as Health and Human Services Office of Population Affairs, and the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina for program operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

A Father's Place is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that provides free, community-based fatherhood and family support services across 11 counties in South Carolina. Its core offering is the 24-week Fatherhood Program, supplemented by employability bootcamps, peer support groups, life-skills training, legal navigation help, and men's health services delivered through six physical office locations. Programs are funded by donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships and are offered at no cost to participants.

Product overview

A Father's Place offers a unified portfolio of community-based fatherhood support services centered around its 24-week Fatherhood Program, which combines structured curriculum components (Employability Bootcamp, Economic Mobility, Healthy Relationships, Parenting/Co-Parenting, and Men's Health) with individualized One Man Plan coaching and Peer Group Sessions. Additional specialized offerings include the Jobs Not Jail Alternative to Incarceration Program, the Ready for Life interactive program for teenage males, and the REALITY CHECK curriculum developed for DJJ youth. The organization also provides the Father 365 smartphone-based online parenting resource. All programs are provided free of charge to participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fatherhood Program (24-week curriculum) 24-week structured curriculum for fathers covering parenting, communication, and family stability skills, delivered free through six physical offices across 11 South Carolina counties.
• Jobs Not Jail Reentry and employment program supporting ex-offenders in finding work and rebuilding stability after incarceration.
• Ready for Life Life-skills program for participants focused on practical skills for independent living and family stability.
• REALITY CHECK Program supplementing the core fatherhood curriculum with additional structured engagement and accountability.
• Father 365 Year-round father engagement program providing continuous support and connection beyond the 24-week curriculum.
• Employability Bootcamp Intensive job-readiness training program for fathers and program participants preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce.
• Men's Health Services Health services geared toward men, addressing physical and mental health needs of fathers participating in the organization's programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 400 fathers found employment in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lowcountry Outreach CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2025New partnership announced October 2025 to expand fatherhood programs and services to Beaufort County. LOC provides facility space where A Father's Place offers evidence-based programs and supportive services including classes, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring.
• Chick-fil-A at Seaboard CommonsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2021Fathers' Month partnership in June 2021 where Chick-fil-A donated 15% of every gallon-sized beverage purchased to A Father's Place. Promotion ran June 1-30 at Seaboard Commons location.
• United BankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2021While We Breathe, We Hope sponsor for 3rd Annual Building Futures Awards Banquet. United Bank also provides volunteer efforts and financial literacy activities for fathers in the program.
• Dick BroadcastingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 February 2021Exclusive radio partner and Diamond Sponsor for 3rd Annual Building Futures Awards Banquet. Dick Broadcasting has multiple stations in NC, SC, and Georgia, including WRNN 99.5, WAVE 104.1, WKZQ 96.1, ENERGY 92.1, and HANK 105.5 in Myrtle Beach market.
• South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2021Partnership to deliver REALITY CHECK curriculum to youth ages 13-19 transitioning from DJJ services. Program teaches responsibilities of early fatherhood with special emphasis on needs of young fathers and education of yet-to-be fathers.
• United Way of Horry CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner focused on advancing common good and improving quality of life. United Way aligns partners, leverages data, and uses results-based framework for collaborative impact.
• Agru AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment partner supporting job readiness programs and employing fathers in the community.
• Wells Fargo of Conway and GeorgetownminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployment partner supporting job readiness programs and employing fathers in the community.
• Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing technical training and workforce development opportunities for fathers in the program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families: AFP's parent network and statewide umbrella for the six regional fatherhood programs in South Carolina; operates the same 24-week curriculum and One Man Plan model, sharing funders, training, and outcome-reporting infrastructure with AFP.
• National Fatherhood Initiative: National nonprofit that provides fatherhood curricula, training, and resources to local programs — including a network of partner organizations delivering direct services to fathers and families across the U.S., directly comparable to AFP's curriculum-and-program-delivery model.
• Fathers' Uplift: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing fatherhood reentry, mental health, and co-parenting services to fathers and families; operates a comparable combination of employment support, parenting education, and case management, serving a similar target population of non-custodial and reentering fathers.
• Fathers and Families Support Center: St. Louis nonprofit delivering fatherhood programming including employment, parenting, healthy relationships, and responsible fatherhood services; highly comparable multi-component service model targeting low-income non-custodial fathers, similar in scale and mission to AFP.
• The Fatherhood Project: Massachusetts General Hospital-affiliated fatherhood program providing father engagement research, clinical services, and community programming for fathers and families; shares AFP's focus on evidence-based fatherhood interventions and parenting education.

Emerging players

• All Pro Dad: National fatherhood engagement organization delivering fatherhood curriculum, school-based programs, and parenting resources; overlaps with AFP on parenting/co-parenting education, though primarily school-channel rather than court/DSS-referred.

Broad incumbents

• National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse: Federally-funded national resource hub for fatherhood programs and information; operates at a national scale in the same responsible-fatherhood category as AFP, providing curricula, training, and referral services to fatherhood practitioners.

Others

• Goodwill Industries International: National nonprofit providing employment services, job training, and reentry support — adjacent to AFP's Employability Bootcamp and job placement offerings; a potential employer pipeline partner or, in some markets, a complementary (not directly competing) workforce service provider for the same low-income population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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