Long island fatherhood initiative-program helps fathers (age 18+) become better parents, partners and providers by supporting fathers in overcoming obstacles to build healthier, more stable…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Retreat Inc. a $3.75 million Cooperative Agreement on September 30, 2025, under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086) to implement the Long Island Fatherhood Initiative.

The Long Island Fatherhood Initiative delivers responsible parenting education using the evidence-based 24:7 Dad curriculum, healthy marriage and relationship education, and economic stability services including job readiness, employment support, and post-employment assistance to fathers ages 18 and older. The program provides comprehensive case management focused on economic stability, peer mentoring through a Mentor Dad component, and domestic violence and child maltreatment prevention education. Over the five-year project period through September 29, 2030, the program will serve 1,045 fathers across Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York.

Place of performance is East Hampton, New York. Retreat Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in East Hampton that specializes in comprehensive victim-centered services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Long island fatherhood initiative-program helps fathers (age 18+) become better parents, partners and providers by supporting fathers in overcoming obstacles to build healthier, more stable families. - the retreat will implement the long island fatherhood initiative (lifi) serving community fathers ages 18+ across nassau and suffolk counties, new york. The program will provide responsible parenting education using the evidence-based 24:7 DAD curriculum, healthy marriage/relationship education, and economic stability services including job readiness, employment support, and post-employment assistance. Lifi will deliver comprehensive case management focused on economic stability, peer mentoring through a new mentor DAD component, and domestic violence/child maltreatment prevention education. Over the five-year project period, the program will serve 1,045 fathers, helping them become better parents, partners, and providers while building healthier, more stable families.