Project fatherhood - children's institute will implement project fatherhood to provide comprehensive services for community fathers using the evidence-based 24:7 DAD curriculum to promote…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Children's Institute Inc. (CII) a $2.5 million Cooperative Agreement on September 30, 2025, under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086).

CII will implement Project Fatherhood, delivering comprehensive services to fathers in South Los Angeles and surrounding neighborhoods using the evidence-based 24:7 Dad curriculum. Services include employment-focused case management and the Individual Placement and Support Model to promote responsible parenting, strengthen father-child relationships, and foster economic stability. Over the five-year project period ending September 29, 2030, the program will serve 900 fathers, with 720 expected to complete at least 90 percent of primary workshops.

Services are delivered at CII's Watts Campus and other locations throughout greater Los Angeles. The program's purpose, consistent with the federal grant program, supports a broad array of services to promote healthy relationships, strengthen positive father-child engagement, and improve employment and economic stability opportunities for underserved fathers.

Project fatherhood - children's institute will implement project fatherhood to provide comprehensive services for community fathers using the evidence-based 24:7 DAD curriculum to promote responsible parenting and healthy relationships. The project will serve fathers in south LOS angeles and surrounding neighborhoods, with services delivered at CII's watts campus and other locations throughout greater LOS angeles. Project fatherhood will foster economic stability through employment-focused case management and the individual placement and support model, helping fathers build stronger relationships with their children. Over the five-year project period, the program will serve 900 fathers, with 720 completing at least 90% of primary workshops.