A program serving justice-involved fathers and their families across NYC, helping them build economic stability, strengthen parenting and relationships, and avoid RE-offending

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

The Osborne Association will implement the PREPARE program, serving justice-involved fathers and their families across New York City through structured curricula addressing parenting (24/7 DAD), employment (READY, SET, WORK!), and relationships (Strengthening Relationships), supplemented by emotional self-regulation training. Participants receive case management and employment services including construction credentials and supportive services. The program will serve 807 fathers over five years at Bronx and Brooklyn offices, with an annual employment placement target of 85 participants and a goal of 50 percent maintaining employment for one year.

The period of performance runs from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2030. Place of performance is Brooklyn, New York.

The osborne association will implement the prepare program serving justice-involved fathers across new york city. The program will provide structured curricula addressing parenting (24/7 DAD), employment (ready, set, work!), and relationships (strengthening relationships), plus emotional self-regulation training. Participants will receive case management and employment services including construction credentials, and supportive services. Serving 807 fathers over five years at bronx and brooklyn offices, prepare will help fathers build parenting skills, strengthen family relationships, and achieve economic stability through job placement. The program expects to place 85 participants in jobs annually, with 50% maintaining employment for one year.