Which Father365 affiliate office serves your county? It is a good question, and knowing the answer is the first step toward getting real support close to home.
Father365 connects fathers to local offices, fatherhood programs, and practical support, making it easier to find the right place to call for help with parenting, work, child support stress, or family conflict.
Many dads waste time searching office by office without knowing who can provide genuine help and guidance. Others hear about fatherhood programs but are not sure which one is actually available where they live. This guide is meant to simplify that process. It explains how Father365’s affiliate system works, what help local offices provide, and how to make that first call with a clearer sense of where to start.
When help is hard to find or confusing to navigate, dads are less likely to follow through. With that in mind, the next step is straightforward: how is Father365 organized, and how do you find the office serving your county?
How Father365 Is Organized Across South Carolina
Father365 operates through five regional affiliate offices that together cover all 46 South Carolina counties. Each affiliate is an independent organization with its own leadership, local staff, and physical office locations. They all operate under the Father365 network and are supported by the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families.
The five affiliates are:
A Father’s Place
This office covers the Lowcountry and coastal region, serving 11 counties from Horry down through the Charleston area and into the southern coastal counties. The executive director is Wallace Evans, Jr., and the main office number is (843) 488-2923. Physical offices are located in Conway, Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, North Charleston, Moncks Corner, and Beaufort.
A Father’s Way
Our Father’s Way office serves four counties in the north-central part of the state. The executive director is Tyrom Faulkner, and the main number is (803) 283-3444. Offices are located in Lancaster and Rock Hill.
Man 2 Man
This office covers six counties in the Pee Dee region. The executive director is Derrick Dease, and the main number is (843) 479-4177. Offices are located in Bennettsville, Dillon, and Florence.
Upstate Fatherhood Coalition
In this office, we serve nine counties across the Upstate. The executive director is Kelly Walker, and the main number is (864) 241-4464. Offices are located in Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg.
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
Our Midlands office covers the largest territory, serving 16 counties in the central part of the state. The executive director is Angela McDuffie, and the main number is (803) 933-0052. Offices are located in Lexington, Aiken, Columbia, Sumter, and Orangeburg.
Each affiliate delivers the same Father365 programs and services but adapts to the specific needs and resources of its region. That means people who understand the realities of your area will shape the help you receive.
Which Office Serves My County?
Below is a county-by-county breakdown to help you quickly identify which Father365 affiliate office serves your area.
A Father’s Place is in Allendale, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, and Williamsburg counties. Main phone: (843) 488-2923 Learn more about A Father’s Place
A Father’s Way Chester, Lancaster, Union, and York counties. Main phone: (803) 283-3444 Learn more about A Father’s Way
Man 2 Man Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, and Marlboro Counties. Main phone: (843) 479-4177 Learn more about Man 2 Man
Upstate Fatherhood Coalition Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties. Main phone: (864) 241-4464 Learn more about Upstate Fatherhood Coalition
Midlands Fatherhood Coalition Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, and Sumter counties. Main phone: (803) 933-0052 Learn more about Midlands Fatherhood Coalition
If you are unsure which county you fall under or want to see the full office directory with addresses, visit the Affiliate Offices page directly.
What Kinds of Issues Can a Local Office Help With?
Father365 affiliate offices are not just referral desks. They are staffed by people who work directly with fathers and understand the kinds of situations that bring dads through the door.
Here are some of the most common reasons fathers reach out to a local office:
Child Support Stress
Whether you just received papers, fell behind on payments, or need help understanding how the process works, local offices can help you get oriented and point you toward the right next step.
Visitation and Custody Concerns
Many fathers are unsure about their rights when it comes to seeing their children. While affiliate offices are not law firms, they can help you understand the basics and connect you with legal resources.
Parenting Skills
Some dads are keen to learn more about discipline, communication, or child development. Others are trying to rebuild a relationship with a child they have not seen in a while. Father365 builds parenting classes for exactly these situations.
Employment and Job Skills
If you are unemployed, underemployed, or trying to build a more stable income for your family, local offices offer economic mobility programs that include job coaching, budgeting, and career development support.
Relationship and Personal Challenges
Conflict with a coparent, difficulty managing anger, substance use issues, or just feeling overwhelmed as a father. Local offices provide healthy relationship training and can connect you with other resources if needed.
Health and Wellness
Father365’s Healthy Fathers program covers general health, diet, substance abuse, and other wellness topics. These sessions are taught by medical professionals and may include health screenings.
The key thing to understand is that you do not need to have your problem neatly defined before you call. If something is going on and you need help figuring out where to start, your local office is the right first call.
What Should I Ask When I Call a Father365 Office?
Making the first call can feel like the hardest part. You may not be sure what to say or whether your situation is the kind of thing they can help with. Here are a few questions you can start with to make the conversation easier:
“What programs do you have running right now?” This helps you understand what is currently available at your local office and when the next sessions start.
“Can I come in and talk to someone about what I am going through?” Most offices welcome walk-ins or can schedule a one-on-one conversation. You do not have to commit to anything up front.
“Do I need to sign up ahead of time, or can I just show up?” Each office may handle enrollment a little differently. Asking this question up front saves time.
“Is there anything I should bring with me?” Some programs may ask for identification or documentation, while others do not. Knowing this beforehand helps you feel prepared.
“Do you help with child support or custody questions?” If legal concerns are part of what is on your mind, ask about this directly. Staff can let you know what kind of guidance they can offer and where to go for more in-depth legal support.
“Are your programs really free?” Yes. Father365 programs are free to fathers in South Carolina. But hearing it confirmed directly from the office can remove any hesitation.
You do not need a script. Just call and tell them what is going on. The people working in these offices talk to fathers every day, and they have heard it all. There is no wrong way to start the conversation.
What If I Am Not Sure Whether My Issue Is Legal, Personal, or Financial?
This is more common than most dads realize. Life does not sort problems into neat categories, and most fathers who reach out to Father365 are dealing with more than one thing at the same time.
A dad who is stressed about child support may also be struggling with employment. A father who wants to be more involved with his kids may also be working through a relationship conflict with their mother. Someone looking for a parenting class may also need guidance on establishing legal paternity.
Father365 affiliate offices are designed to handle exactly this kind of overlap. You do not need to show up with a clear diagnosis of what is wrong. You just need to show up.
Staff at your local office can help you sort through what is going on and figure out which programs, resources, or referrals make the most sense for your situation. Sometimes that means starting with a parenting class. Other times it means connecting you with job coaching or pointing you toward legal information through the Legal FAQs page.
The point is that these offices exist to meet you where you are, not where you think you should be. If things feel tangled up, that is normal. Let the people at the office help you untangle them.
In Part 2, we’ll go deeper into how Father365 programs actually work. Including what to do when your situation doesn’t fit neatly into one category, how local offices connect dads to classes and support, and answers to the most common questions fathers ask before getting started.
Read more about this topic on Part 2 of our Local Help Guide for South Carolina Dads. We’ll explore what to do when life feels tangled, how Father365 offices help dads sort through overlapping problems, and where to turn for the right kind of support.