No Tampa Bay Dad Walks Alone.
Dads of Tampa Skool builds brotherhood, accountability, and wellness among Tampa Bay fathers — serving the dad who shows up every day for his family but has no one showing up for him.
"In the fire service, you mask up before you go in. You check your air first — because if you can't breathe, you can't save anybody. Nobody teaches Dads that. That's why I built this."Jason Centeno — Founder, Retired Philadelphia Firefighter & Adoption Advocate
Official Credentials
Every fatherhood program attacks the problem from the outside in. They hand a dad a curriculum and tell him to be more present, more patient, more engaged. But nobody asks where he's supposed to get the energy for any of that.
We attack it from the inside out.
When you board an airplane they tell you to put your oxygen mask on first. Not because you don't care about the person next to you. Because you're no good to anyone if you're unconscious.
We put the mask on the dad first. Strong fathers don't come from programs that tell them what they're doing wrong. They come from a pack of men who remind them of who they already are.
Built by Dads.
For Dads.
Dad Skool (DBA: Dads of Tampa Skool) is a Florida nonprofit corporation dedicated to building brotherhood among Tampa Bay fathers. Jason Centeno spent 23 years as a Philadelphia firefighter. He learned one thing above everything else. A firefighter without a trusted crew doesn't last long. Neither does any dad without one.
Brotherhood
Real relationships between real men. No performance. No posturing. Just dads showing up for each other.
Accountability
We hold each other to a higher standard — as fathers, partners, and men in our community.
Wellness
Mental, physical, and emotional health for dads. You can't pour from an empty cup.
Governance Documents
Dad Skool is committed to full transparency. Our governing documents are available upon request. We maintain compliance with Florida Chapter 496 and file annual reports with the Florida Division of Corporations.
Florida Solicitation of Contributions Registration No. CH84996 — Active. Annual renewal: September 1, 2027.
💼 Financial RecordsFlorida Corporate Registration
Verified at sunbiz.org — Florida Document No. N26000004863. Annual report due May 1 each year beginning 2027. Registered address: 9304 Mandrake Ct, Tampa, FL 33647.
The Rituals
Weekly · Monthly · AnnualIt's called Dad Skool
for a reason.
"I was looking for an accountablity group. Dad Skool isn't just a group, it's a pack. There's a difference and you feel it in week two."— DOTS Community Member
Where We Stand
DOTS launched in 2026. These are our real numbers — we'd rather show you honest momentum than inflated claims.
Board of Directors
Dad Skool is governed by a volunteer board with expertise in mental health, nonprofit development, and community leadership. Our board is actively growing — open seats available.
Jason Centeno
Retired Philadelphia firefighter, adoption advocate, and community builder. Jason founded DOTS after recognizing that the men who show up for everyone else rarely have anyone showing up for them. He built the brotherhood he needed.
Dr. Carlos Garcia
Licensed psychologist and former firefighter. Dr. Garcia brings clinical expertise in men's mental health and lived experience as a first responder to DOTS's wellness programming. He understands the cost of silence among men.
Steven Miles
Sr. Director of Development at Liberty University. Steven brings 9 years of board service at SafeHouse Outreach Atlanta and deep expertise in nonprofit fundraising, major gifts, and organizational development.
Financial Accountability
Every dollar donated to Dad Skool goes directly toward our mission. We maintain audit-ready records from day one.
Program Budget Allocation
Audit-Ready From Day One
Dad Skool maintains clean financial records from formation — not just when required. Our Pre-Formation Expense Log documents all startup costs. Our goal: be grant-ready before we need to be.
We use Zeffy for all donation processing (0% platform fee — 100% reaches mission). A dedicated nonprofit bank account is maintained separately from all founder LLCs.
Our Supporters
Tampa Bay businesses and organizations helping us build brotherhood.
Interested in partnering? Contact us here to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Upcoming Events
All DOTS events are open to Tampa Bay fathers. Some require RSVP for gate access or capacity. Text your name to Jason at (813) 812-0218.
The Dad Next Door Club — September
Monthly brotherhood meetup. BYOB, games, real talk. First Friday every month in a private gated Tampa community. Text your name to RSVP — required for gate access. Click here to join us.
Dad Skool Labor Day BBQ
Join us for a Labor Day cookout with the brotherhood. Good food, good company, real fatherhood community. Click here to RSVP.
Inside the Brotherhood
A look back at our recent gatherings. Real brotherhood in action.
Join Our Dads of
Tampa Skool Community
Connect with Tampa Bay dads who are done going it alone. Free to join. Real brotherhood. Show up, get in, grow.
Find Your Pack.
Show Up.
Your support funds brotherhood events, wellness programming, and community outreach for Tampa Bay Dads who have no one showing up for them.
Donations are tax-deductible. Dad Skool is a confirmed IRS 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 41-5288858), effective April 2, 2026. 100% of donations reach our mission via Zeffy.
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) toll-free within the state or visiting www.800helpfla.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Florida Registration No. CH84996.
🐺 Founding Pack — 100 Dads at $100
Limited-edition numbered founding membership. Hand-signed. Yours forever.
Get in Touch
Mailing Address
9304 Mandrake Ct, Tampa, FL 33647
Website
dadskool.orgFollow the Pack
Partnership & Sponsorship
Want to sponsor an event, partner with DOTS, or connect with our community of Tampa Bay Dads? Send us a message and one of our team will follow up directly.
Privacy Policy
What We Collect
Name, email address, and phone number when you RSVP for events, donate, or contact us. We collect only what's needed to serve you.
How We Use It
To communicate about events, send our weekly email, and respond to your inquiries. We never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties.
Your Rights
You can request removal from our list at any time. Email team@dadskool.org with "Remove Me" and we'll handle it same day.