A robust, hybrid experience to give on-going support for fathers to strengthen relationships, improve economic stability, and help them be engaged and effective fathers in the post-covid-19 world. -…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Healthy Relationships California a $2.5 million cooperative agreement on September 30, 2025, under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086).

Healthy Relationships California will implement the FORGE for Life Project, delivering a 24-hour R3 Academy with evidence-informed curricula in parenting skills, communication, job search training, and financial literacy to fathers across five Southern California counties. The program operates as a hybrid model, combining in-person and livestreaming workshops, with on-demand supplemental workshops available to participants who complete at least 90 percent of primary program hours. All participants receive case management services and access to the Relationship Skills Network, an online platform offering additional resources. Over the five-year period of performance (September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2030), FORGE for Life will serve 1,075 individuals completing at least 90 percent of primary workshop hours, with the goal of strengthening father-child relationships, improving economic stability, and increasing parental engagement.

The place of performance is California.

A robust, hybrid experience to give on-going support for fathers to strengthen relationships, improve economic stability, and help them be engaged and effective fathers in the post-covid-19 world. - healthy relationships california will implement the forge for life project, providing a 24-hour R3 academy with evidence-informed curricula focused on parenting skills, communication, job search training, and financial literacy to fathers in five southern california counties. The project will serve community fathers through both in-person and livestreaming workshops, with additional on-demand supplemental workshops for those completing 90% of the primary program. Participants will receive case management services and access to the relationship skills network, an online platform with additional resources. Over the five-year project period, forge for life will serve 1,075 individuals who complete at least 90% of the primary workshop hours, helping fathers strengthen relationships, improve economic stability, and become more engaged parents.