Milwaukee forge fatherhood project - milwaukee county child support services will implement the forge fatherhood project to serve fathers in milwaukee county, prioritizing high-need areas in the…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $3.999996 million Cooperative Agreement to Milwaukee County, Wisconsin on September 30, 2025, under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086).

Milwaukee County Child Support Services will implement the Milwaukee Forge Fatherhood Project to serve 1,350 fathers over five years in Milwaukee County, prioritizing high-need areas within the city of Milwaukee. The project delivers a 28-hour primary workshop using evidence-based curricula—24/7 Dad for responsible parenting and Within My Reach for healthy marriage education—combined with economic stability services. Case management, employment services, and referrals to support services round out the service package.

Wisconsin Community Services and Fathers Making Progress serve as implementation partners delivering case management, employment services, and support service referrals alongside the primary workshop curricula.

The award period runs through September 29, 2030. Performance takes place in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee forge fatherhood project - milwaukee county child support services will implement the forge fatherhood project to serve fathers in milwaukee county, prioritizing high-need areas in the city of milwaukee. The project will deliver a 28-hour primary workshop using evidence-based curricula (24/7 DAD for responsible parenting and within my reach for healthy marriage education) plus economic stability services. Working with implementation partners wisconsin community services and fathers making progress, the project will provide case management, employment services, and referrals to support services. Over five years, 1,350 fathers will complete the program, strengthening families and promoting economic self-sufficiency.