What Centre for Fathering does

Centre for Fathering is a Singapore-registered non-profit organization founded in 2000 to equip and engage fathers in active parenting. It operates two flagship initiatives: DADs for Life (since 2000), which anchors the fathering programmes, and MUMs for Life (launched 2019), which extends the same community-support model to mothers. Core offerings include evidence-based workshops such as the I CAN Fathering Workshop (built on a licensed framework from Dr. Ken Canfield's National Center for Fathering, USA), The Transition to Parenthood, and Navigating the Teen Years; quarterly community events such as Eat With Your Family Day (launched 2003); ticketed experiences such as the DADROX family challenge and Generations Pickleball tournament; and a network of more than 200 father groups and 70+ mother groups embedded in schools, communities, and partner organizations. The organization reports equipping more than 7,000 parents annually.

There is no proprietary technology stack; the business runs on community-led delivery through a dedicated training space in Toa Payoh, the Dads Adventure Hub, school and grassroots partnerships, and a multichannel digital presence spanning website, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Workforce headcount is approximately 23, and the organization is governed by a Board of Directors with a volunteer base.

Revenue is generated primarily through donations (with a stated S$2.5M annual fundraising target), supplemented by corporate partnerships and modest event/delegate fees (e.g., DADROX Group Pass at S$75, Pickleball at S$120 per pair). Pricing for most workshops is not publicly disclosed. Customers are individual parents (fathers and mothers) as the primary segment, with corporate organizations serving as a secondary segment via workplace family-support programmes and the Great Companies for Dads Awards. Multilingual sub-brands (Malay 'Bapa Sepanjang Hayat', Tamil 'Appa Valnaal Uravu') extend reach within Singapore's ethnic communities.

Name

Centre for Fathering

Legal name

Centre for Fathering

Website

https://fathers.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre for Fathering is a Singapore non-profit founded in 2000 that equips fathers and mothers through workshops, community groups, and events. Operating DADs for Life and MUMs for Life, it runs 200+ father groups and 70+ mother groups, equipping 7,000+ parents annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Support Services / Parenting Education (Non-profit)

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Co-Parenting, Father Engagement & Caregiver Inclusion Programs (EDACALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Parenting education programs
• Fathering workshops
• Family support services
• Community parenting groups
• Nonprofit family outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on donations to sustain operations, with a stated goal of raising S$2.5M annually.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Organizations can collaborate with CFF to strengthen families, potentially through sponsorships or workplace programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Centre for Fathering is a non-profit social service organization that delivers parenting education programmes, workshops, and community-based family-strengthening activities for fathers, mothers, and families across Singapore. Its core offerings include the DADs for Life and MUMs for Life initiatives, evidence-based workshops (I CAN Fathering Workshop, Transition to Parenthood, Navigating the Teen Years), recurring events (Eat With Your Family Day, Generations Pickleball, DADROX family challenge), and over 270 community support groups across schools, communities, and organizations.

Product overview

Centre for Fathering operates as a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of parenting and family programs, primarily organized under two flagship initiatives: DADs for Life (father-focused programs since 2000) and MUMs for Life (mother-focused programs since 2019). The core offerings include workshops such as the I CAN Fathering Workshop based on Dr. Ken Canfield's evidence-based framework, The Transition to Parenthood for expectant parents, and Navigating the Teen Years for parents of adolescents. Event-based programs include the quarterly Eat With Your Family Day (launched 2003), the inaugural DADROX family challenge experience, and the Generations Pickleball Tournament. Community programs consist of over 200 father groups and 70+ mother groups across schools, communities, and organizations. The organization also runs the Great Companies for Dads Awards to recognize father-friendly workplaces. The company equips more than 7,000 parents annually through these workshops and programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DADs for Life: Father-focused initiative and movement supporting active and engaged fatherhood with father groups, activities, and programs
• MUMs for Life
• Eat With Your Family Day (EWYFD)
• DADROX
• Generations Pickleball
• I CAN Fathering Workshop

Products and services

• DADs for Life A flagship initiative empowering fathers to embrace active and engaged fatherhood through workshops, father groups, and community programs. Targeted at fathers and expectant fathers in Singapore.
• MUMs for Life A mother-focused initiative providing resources and community groups for mums to share experiences and support each other through various life stages. Targeted at mothers in Singapore.
• I CAN Fathering Workshop A comprehensive workshop based on Dr Ken Canfield's ICAN framework, emphasizing four key elements: Involvement, Consistency, Awareness, and Nurturance for effective fathering. Suitable for all fathers including expectant fathers, fathers with young children, teenagers, and grandfathers.
• The Transition to Parenthood An interactive workshop helping couples prepare for parenthood, addressing changes when a baby arrives, shared responsibilities, identity shifts, and father involvement barriers. Targeted at expectant parents and couples.
• Navigating the Teen Years A workshop focused on parent-teen relationships, practical tips for setting boundaries through collaboration, and the significance of fathers in developing emotionally healthy teens. Targeted at parents of adolescents.
• Eat With Your Family Day (EWYFD) A quarterly event launched in 2003 held on the last Friday of each school term, encouraging organizations to allow employees to leave work early at 5pm to enjoy a meal with their families. Targeted at families and corporate employers.
• DADROX A family challenge experience featuring themed challenge zones with activities involving climbing, carrying, racing, and problem-solving for families to enjoy together during Father's Day season. Targeted at families with children aged 4 and above.
• Generations Pickleball Tournament A parent-child or grandparent-grandchild pickleball tournament promoting family bonding through sports activities. Held at venues like Safra Mount Faber. Pricing: $120 per pair.
• Father Groups Community-based groups empowering fathers to embrace active fatherhood, providing spaces to share experiences and build friendships. Over 200 father groups formed in schools, communities, and organizations. Targeted at fathers in Singapore.
• Mother Groups Community groups under MUMs for Life providing safe spaces for mums to share challenges and experiences. Over 70 mother groups established in the community since 2019. Targeted at mothers in Singapore.
• Great Companies for Dads Awards An awards program recognizing organizations that support and promote father-friendly workplace practices. Targeted at corporate organisations in Singapore.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 7,000 parents equipped annually through workshops and programmes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Kebun Baru Grassroots OrganizationsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023In June 2023, the first-ever constituency-based father group in Kebun Baru was launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Mr Henry Kwek, Advisor to Kebun Baru GROs at the Kebun Baru Family Day 2023.
• Eat With Your Family Day InitiativeflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2003EWYFD was launched in 2003 and seeks to encourage organisations to allow employees to leave work early at 5pm to enjoy a meal with their children and families. This is a quarterly event held on the last Friday of each school term.
• National Center for Fathering (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFF uses the ICAN Fathering Framework developed by Dr Ken Canfield, founder of the National Center for Fathering in the USA. This is an evidence-based framework licensed for use in Singapore programmes.
• Schools and Educational InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre for Fathering has formed over 200 father groups in schools, with programmes like 'Back to School with Dad' and school-based father groups operating within educational institutions.
• SAFRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for events such as the Generations Pickleball Tournament at Safra Mount Faber.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fatherhood Foundation: Australian nonprofit promoting involved fatherhood through community programs and resources. Highly comparable to CFF's father-focused mission and program-based delivery model.
• The Fatherhood Project: US-based fatherhood initiative within the Families and Work Institute, developing research-based programs for fathers. Comparable in evidence-based approach and father-engagement focus.
• National Center for Fathering: US-based fathering organization founded by Dr. Ken Canfield, the originator of the ICAN Fathering Framework that CFF licenses. Operates as a direct global counterpart in the father-engagement space, sharing methodology and parallel mission.
• Australian Fatherhood Research Centre: Australia-based fatherhood-focused organization advancing research and programs for father engagement. Comparable in mission and programmatic scope to CFF, though operating in a different geography.

Regional players

• Touch Family Services: Singapore-based social service agency providing family support, counseling, and community programs. Comparable in operating geography and family-focused service delivery, though broader in scope.
• Fei Yue Community Services: Singapore-based family and community services nonprofit offering family support programs including parenting education. Operates in the same Singapore geography with broader family-services scope than CFF.
• Families Need Fathers: UK charity supporting fathers and families, particularly after family breakdown. Operates as a regional player with comparable father-advocacy and family-support mission in a different geography.

Emerging players

• MenCare Campaign: Global fatherhood campaign coordinated by Promundo and Sonke Gender Justice, focused on men's caregiving involvement. Targets similar outcomes to CFF through awareness, advocacy, and programming.
• Promundo: Global organization advancing gender equality through engaging men and boys, including fatherhood programs like Program P. Operates internationally with a broader gender lens but overlaps with CFF on father-engagement programming.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Children's Society: Established Singapore nonprofit focused on children's welfare, youth services, and family support. A larger incumbent operating in the same Singapore family-services space with overlapping mission areas.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xt.me/+ltFWY97318I2ZTY1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dadsforlifeandmumsforlife4721
• Facebookfacebook.com/DadsforLife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-for-fathering-sg
• Instagraminstagram.com/dadsforlife_sg

Compliance1 record

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