Fathers have a profound impact on their children's lives, yet an estimated ten million kids in the US see their dads less than once a month. Through his advocacy and mental health center, therapist Charles C. Daniels, Jr. empowers fathers to be more present by providing mentorship and community, so they learn to forgive their own shortcomings and, most importantly, learn how to reconnect with their kids.

Charles C. Daniels, Jr.: A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids

A second chance for fathers to connect with their kids

Emotions like shame, guilt, and embarrassment hinder father-child connections, yet supportive communities can foster reconciliation.

Emotional scars from fatherly absence can lead to behavioral issues and substance abuse, a cycle broken by support and mentorship.

Fathers' UpLift aids fathers in reconnecting with their children, turning personal pain into strength and encouraging self-worth.

*Present: The Crisis of American Fatherhood and the Power of Showing Up*

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