Strong skagit fathers forge fatherhood project - the strong skagit fathers forge fatherhood project will implement a comprehensive program for fathers in skagit county, washington using the…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $1.275 million cooperative agreement to Skagit County Public Hospital District 304 on September 30, 2025, under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086).

The Strong Skagit Fathers Forge Fatherhood Project will deliver a comprehensive fatherhood engagement program serving fathers age 18 and older with children aged 24 or younger in Skagit County, Washington. The program uses the evidence-based Supporting Father Involvement curriculum and provides 16-week workshop sessions in responsible parenting education, individualized case management focused on economic stability, and peer engagement opportunities over a six-month commitment. The recipient aims to serve 530 fathers over the five-year period of performance. Program outcomes target improved father-child interactions, relationship satisfaction, economic stability, and knowledge of child development.

Performance runs through September 29, 2030, in Washington.

Strong skagit fathers forge fatherhood project - the strong skagit fathers forge fatherhood project will implement a comprehensive program for fathers in skagit county, washington using the evidence-based supporting father involvement curriculum. The project will provide responsible parenting education through 16-week workshop sessions, case management focused on economic stability, and supplementary peer engagement opportunities over a six-month commitment. Skagit county public hospital district 304 will serve community fathers age 18+ who have children aged 24 or younger, with a goal of serving 530 fathers over the five-year project period. The program will improve father-child interactions, relationship satisfaction, economic stability, and knowledge of child development through skills-based workshops, individualized case management, and ongoing peer support activities.