Fathers resource and networking community (franc) - champions for children will implement the fathers resource and networking community (franc) program in hillsborough county, florida

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a five-year Cooperative Agreement totaling $3.747 million to Champions For Children, Inc. on September 30, 2025, under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086) to implement the Fathers Resource and Networking Community (FRANC) program in Hillsborough County, Florida.

FRANC delivers evidence-based responsible fatherhood services to fathers age 18 and older, combining PREP and Nurturing Fathers curricula with case management and employment support services. The program targets 1,170 participants, with a completion goal of at least 720 participants finishing all required sessions. Service delivery leverages partnerships with local workforce agencies and community organizations to strengthen relationship health, family stability, parenting skills, and economic wellbeing.

The period of performance extends through September 29, 2030, with performance located in Florida.

The project will provide responsible fatherhood services to improve relationship health, family stability, parenting skills, and economic wellbeing among fathers age 18 and older. Franc will deliver evidence-based curricula including prep and nurturing fathers programs, combined with case management and employment support services. Through partnerships with local workforce agencies and community organizations, the program will serve 1,170 participants with at least 720 completing all required sessions over the five-year project period.