Resources and Guides

Being a dad is one of the toughest and most important jobs there is, and you don’t have to do it alone. The Hype Dad Project team has pulled together a list of tools, information, and resources to help you get the support you need to be the best dad you can be.

Here you can find straightforward information and tools to help you meet the challenges of fatherhood. All resources are organized by category. This collection is designed to save you time, reduce stress, and help you access what you need when you need it.

Scholarships & Grants

  • Federal Student Aid

    The Office of Federal Student Aid which provides grants, work-study, and loans to help pay for college or career schools.

    Visit the Office of Federal Student Aid 

  • Scholarships.com

    A comprehensive scholarship database designed to help match children and adults with scholarships to help pay for college tuition and expenses.

    Visit Scholarships.com 

  • Career One Stop

    A scholarship database from the US Department of Labor. Find scholarships to help pay for tuition and expenses related to higher education.

    Visit Career One Stop 

Assistance, State & Federal

  • Medicaid

    Medicaid provides health coverage for low-income people and families in the United States. Also offers access to CHIP, the Children's Health Insurance Program, to help families which have income that exceeds Medicaid qualifications but can't afford private coverage.

    Learn more about Medicaid 

  • Dept of Housing and Urban Development

    The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers help to families who are struggling to secure housing. Eligibility is based on income. HUD helps people find affordable housing, including housing choice vouchers and help with home ownership.

    Visit HUD for more 

  • Dept of Health and Human Services

    The US Department of Health and Human Services is the larger US department overseeing ACF, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CDC, FDA, Health Resources and Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and more. They help connect citizens with the resources they need.

    Visit HHS for more 

Know a resource we missed?

We’re always looking to grow this list. If you know of a resource that could help other dads, let us know! Use the contact form to share it with us, we’d love to include it.