The Activation Layer
MetaDAD is not a program. It's how the platform turns data into measurable change.
A structured mentor/mentee cohort model that takes young men through an 8-session curriculum — and feeds every data point back into the I.T.S. intelligence platform.
What MetaDAD Is
MetaDAD is the structured intervention engine at the center of the I.T.S. Fatherhood platform. It pairs young men with trained adult mentors in research-backed cohort groups — moving them through an 8-session curriculum designed to build identity, responsibility, relationships, and vision.
Unlike one-off workshops or standalone support groups, MetaDAD is designed as a longitudinal model. Every cohort generates intake data, progress markers, and outcome assessments — all of which flow back into the platform and inform the next cohort's design.
This is the difference between a program and a platform: MetaDAD doesn't just serve participants. It learns from them — and improves with every cohort.
Measured Outcomes
The Cohort Model
From intake to outcome in 8 weeks.
Every MetaDAD cohort moves through three structured phases — each one generating data, building accountability, and feeding intelligence back into the platform.
Intake & Assessment
OrientationEach participant completes a structured intake survey that establishes baseline scores across engagement, stability, and wellbeing indicators. This baseline feeds the platform and guides cohort matching.
Cohort Formation & Mentor Matching
Week 2–3Participants are placed into cohorts and matched with a trained MetaDAD mentor — an adult man committed to investing in the next generation through the program.
8-Session Curriculum Delivery
Sessions 1–8Cohorts move through a research-backed 8-session curriculum covering identity, responsibility, relationships, and vision — with weekly mentor sessions and check-ins.
MetaDAD Transformation Framework
Four domains. One direction.
Every session maps to one of four transformation domains. The sequence is intentional — beginning with the young man himself and expanding outward to his family, relationships, and future.
Domain 01 · Proverbs 23:7
Identity & Self-Worth
Who does he believe he is?
A MetaDAD graduate understands that his identity is not defined by his past, his mistakes, or societal narratives. He recognizes his inherent value, embraces personal growth, and operates with purpose, confidence, and responsibility as a leader in his life and family.
Sessions
- → Session 4 — Raising Your Self-Esteem
- → Session 6 — Coping with Trauma & Emotional Resilience
Domain 02 · Galatians 6:5
Responsibility & Discipline
How does he make decisions?
A MetaDAD graduate understands that every choice carries a consequence — and every consequence belongs to him. He does not shift blame or make excuses. He moves with discipline, thinking before he acts — in his decisions, his relationships, and how he shows up in the world, both offline and online.
Sessions
- → Session 3 — Making Healthy Life Decisions
- → Session 5 — Managing Social Media & Digital Space
Domain 03 · Mark 12:31
Relationships & Respect
How does he show up for others?
A MetaDAD graduate understands that strength is not domination — it is honor. He treats people with respect not because they are the same as him, but because he recognizes the value in who God created them to be.
Sessions
- → Session 2 — Respecting & Understanding Differences
- → Session 7 — Communicating with Parents & Family
Domain 04 · Proverbs 29:18
Vision & Leadership
Where is he going — and who is he leading?
A MetaDAD graduate does not drift — he moves with direction. He knows what he is building for himself, his family, and the next generation. He leads not by controlling others, but by first taking ownership of himself.
Sessions
- → Session 1 — Becoming a Positive Leader
- → Session 8 — Celebration & Commissioning
8-Session Curriculum
What we cover.
Data Connection
Every cohort makes the platform smarter.
Intake feeds the baseline
Every participant's intake assessment contributes to the platform's growing dataset — establishing baselines that make outcome measurement possible.
Progress builds the model
Weekly check-ins and mid-program assessments surface what's working and what isn't — in real time, not just at graduation.
Outcomes publish the intelligence
Post-program data is scored, compared, and distilled into platform intelligence — informing the next cohort, the next partner, and the next publication.
Who MetaDAD Serves
Built for mentors and mentees. Deployable anywhere in the ecosystem.
MetaDAD can be deployed as a standalone cohort program or embedded within partner organizations.
For Mentors (Adults)
Adult men who want to invest in the next generation by serving as a MetaDAD mentor. Mentors can be located anywhere — the program is virtual-first.
For Mentees (Youth)
Middle and high school young men who are enrolled by a parent or guardian into a structured 8-session cohort experience with a dedicated mentor.
For Schools
Districts seeking a research-backed model to activate father engagement in their student population — with outcome data to demonstrate impact.
For Churches
Faith communities ready to deploy a structured mentorship infrastructure within their congregation — supported by I.T.S. training and data tools.
For Community Partners
Organizations running fatherhood programming who want to upgrade from activity-based models to outcome-tracked cohort deployment.
Ready to get involved?
Enroll a young man into a MetaDAD cohort, or apply to serve as a mentor in your community.