Name who you want to raise your kids.
Write down your guardianship wishes so the people you trust know exactly what you want.
Free guide for single dads
Protect your kids with a plan, not a worry.
You're raising your kids on your own, and you think about what would happen to them if something happened to you. Dad's Got This is a free, printable family plan that helps you put your wishes, your people, and your important information in one place.
What the guide helps you do
Gather your key people.
List the family, friends, and professionals your kids and their guardian would need to reach.
Organize what matters.
Record where your important documents, accounts, and policies are, so nothing gets lost.
Know your next steps.
See what to handle first, from a will to life insurance, at a pace that fits real life.
Why this matters when you're the main parent
When you're the sole or primary parent, there may be no one else who knows how your household runs. A written plan means your kids would be cared for by the people you chose, with the information they need, instead of leaving family to guess during the hardest days of their lives. It takes an afternoon, not a lawyer's office, to get started.
Ready to go further?
The FOLDS Method is a complete family organizer by Graham Maxwell that takes the plan you started in the free guide and builds it out in full detail.
Explore The FOLDS Method- Your finances, gathered in one clear picture.
- Your important documents, easy to find when they matter.
- Your accounts and policies, recorded and up to date.
- Your family wishes, written down for the people you trust.
Keep building your plan
Free guides from our Read section to help you take the next step.
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The Two Household Budget, Line by Line
A working model for duplicated fixed costs and variable childcare.
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