Pathway, INC. Brothers united (BU) will provide a comprehensive fatherhood program serving 900 adult fathers in lucas county, ohio over five years

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Pathway a $2.5 million Cooperative Agreement on September 30, 2025, under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086) to deliver a comprehensive fatherhood program serving 900 adult fathers in Lucas County, Ohio over five years.

Pathway, operating as Brothers United (BU), will implement a four-week intensive curriculum combining the National Partnership for Community Leadership Fatherhood Development Curriculum, basic training for couples for healthy relationships, and workplace survival skills for economic stability. The program delivers services through in-person and virtual workshops, supported by case management that connects participants to community partners for individual needs. The initiative aims to improve parenting skills, co-parenting relationships, and economic stability, with an annual target of approximately 160 fathers. Performance runs through September 29, 2030, with all work conducted in Ohio.

The program will implement a four-week intensive curriculum including the national partnership for community leadership fatherhood development curriculum, basic training for couples for healthy relationships, and workplace survival skills for economic stability. BU will serve fathers through both in-person and virtual workshops, with case management support to address individual needs through referrals to community partners. The program aims to improve parenting skills, CO-parenting relationships, and economic stability for fathers, ultimately serving approximately 160 fathers annually with demonstrated positive outcomes in previous implementations.