Team Dad of Bay, Franklin and Gulf Counties

Team Dad of Bay, Franklin and Gulf Counties T.E.A.M. Dad is a free program in Florida that helps new and expecting fathers become more involved and engaged with their children.

Goal
To help fathers become the best fathers they can be by teaching, empowering, advocating for, and mentoring them.

You don’t need hours of uninterrupted time to make your child feel important. Sometimes, 10 minutes of your full attenti...
09/16/2026

You don’t need hours of uninterrupted time to make your child feel important. Sometimes, 10 minutes of your full attention can mean more than an entire evening spent in the same room while everyone is distracted.

Put the phone away. Get down on the floor. Let them choose what to play. Read a book together or just listen to whatever your toddler has decided is extremely important today.

Being present doesn’t have to be complicated. Your child just needs to know that when you’re with them, you’re really with them.



https://www.healthystartflorida.com/programs/home-visiting/team-dad/

Real Dad Moment: They’re Watching YouKids learn a lot more from what we do than what we tell them.They notice how Dad sp...
09/11/2026

Real Dad Moment: They’re Watching You

Kids learn a lot more from what we do than what we tell them.

They notice how Dad speaks to other people. How he handles frustration. Whether he apologizes when he makes a mistake. How he treats their other parent. Even how he reacts when the day doesn’t go according to plan.

That can feel like a lot of pressure, but being a good example doesn’t mean being perfect. It means showing your child what it looks like to learn, take responsibility, and try again.

Everyday moments are teaching moments—even when you don’t realize anyone is watching.



https://www.healthystartflorida.com/programs/home-visiting/team-dad/

Dad Tip: Let Them HelpWhen you have a toddler, “helping” usually means the job takes twice as long. But letting your chi...
09/09/2026

Dad Tip: Let Them Help

When you have a toddler, “helping” usually means the job takes twice as long. But letting your child participate in everyday tasks can be worth the extra few minutes.

Let them carry something lightweight, put toys away with you, help stir dinner, or hand you what you need for a simple project. These little jobs give children a chance to practice new skills while spending one-on-one time with Dad.

It doesn’t have to be a special activity to be quality time. Sometimes connection is built while doing the ordinary stuff together.

TEAM Dad helps fathers turn everyday moments into opportunities to connect, teach, and grow alongside their children.



https://www.healthystartflorida.com/programs/home-visiting/team-dad/

Happy Labor Day from TEAM Dad!Today, we recognize the hard work that happens both on the job and at home.For dads, the w...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from TEAM Dad!

Today, we recognize the hard work that happens both on the job and at home.

For dads, the workday doesn’t always end when you clock out. There are little ones to care for, bedtime routines to tackle, families to support, and plenty of everyday moments that need your presence.

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the dads who keep showing up, putting in the work, and doing their best for the people who count on them most.

We hope you and your family enjoy a safe and relaxing Labor Day!



https://www.healthystartflorida.com/programs/home-visiting/team-dad/

We’re Hiring: Program CoordinatorLooking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community?The Healthy Start Coa...
09/01/2026

We’re Hiring: Program Coordinator

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community?

The Healthy Start Coalition of Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties is looking for an organized, motivated Program Coordinator to join our team and help support the work we’re doing for local families.

The ideal candidate will have:

A four-year college degree
Strong Excel and data entry skills
Supervisory experience
Experience with event planning and community outreach
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

If you’re ready to put your skills to work for an organization making an impact in our community, we’d like to hear from you.

Salary is competitive based on experience, and an excellent benefits package is offered.

Interested applicants should email their resume to [email protected].

Dads often feel pressure to be the strong one—to provide, solve problems, and keep going no matter what. But taking care...
08/31/2026

Dads often feel pressure to be the strong one—to provide, solve problems, and keep going no matter what. But taking care of your family also means taking care of yourself.

Stress, exhaustion, financial pressure, relationship changes, and the responsibilities of fatherhood can add up. Talking to someone, asking for support, or simply admitting when you’re overwhelmed doesn’t make you less of a father. It shows your children that taking care of your mental and emotional well-being matters.

Strength isn’t carrying everything alone. Sometimes strength is knowing when to speak up.

TEAM Dad supports fathers through mentorship, personal development, and connections that help dads become stronger, more confident, and engaged parents.

https://www.healthystartflorida.com/programs/home-visiting/team-dad/

Being an engaged dad isn’t about planning elaborate activities or getting every parenting decision right. Most of the ti...
08/27/2026

Being an engaged dad isn’t about planning elaborate activities or getting every parenting decision right. Most of the time, it looks pretty ordinary.

It’s changing diapers and helping with bedtime. Asking questions at appointments. Reading the same book for the tenth time. Listening to your partner. Playing on the floor. Learning what your child needs and being someone they can consistently count on.

Those small moments may not feel significant at the time, but together they help build connection, trust, and a strong relationship with your child.

TEAM Dad helps fathers develop the parenting, co-parenting, and personal skills that make active involvement part of everyday family life.

https://www.healthystartflorida.com/programs/home-visiting/team-dad/

National Rainbow Baby DayToday, we recognize the dads whose journey to fatherhood has included both loss and hope.A rain...
08/22/2026

National Rainbow Baby Day

Today, we recognize the dads whose journey to fatherhood has included both loss and hope.

A rainbow baby is a child born after pregnancy or infant loss, and welcoming a new baby can bring many emotions for fathers, too. Joy and excitement can exist alongside grief, worry, and memories of the baby who came before.

Dads may experience these emotions differently, but they deserve space to talk about them, seek support, and be supported as they care for their partner and family.

On National Rainbow Baby Day, TEAM Dad celebrates the little ones who bring new hope and recognizes the fathers who carry every part of their family's story with them.

https://www.healthystartflorida.com/programs/home-visiting/team-dad

Working together as parents doesn’t mean you’ll always agree. It means learning how to communicate, divide responsibilit...
08/17/2026

Working together as parents doesn’t mean you’ll always agree. It means learning how to communicate, divide responsibilities, make decisions together, and keep your child’s needs at the center—even when things get stressful.

TEAM Dad helps fathers strengthen practical parenting and co-parenting skills, including healthy communication and building stronger family relationships. These are skills dads can use every day, whether it’s figuring out bedtime routines, sharing responsibilities, or working through disagreements.

Good co-parenting takes practice. Learning how to work together can create a more stable, supportive environment for your child and make parenting feel a little more manageable for everyone.

https://www.healthystartflorida.com/programs/home-visiting/team-dad/

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Panama City, FL

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