Forge fatherhood proposal - family compass's fatherhood connection project - family compass will implement the fatherhood connection project to serve low-income, noncustodial, and reentering fathers…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Family Compass a $1.497 million cooperative agreement on September 30, 2025, under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086) to implement the Fatherhood Connection Project.

Family Compass will deliver evidence-based curricula including 24:7 Dad and InsideOut Dad for responsible parenting, Real Essentials Life for healthy relationships, and economic stability services to low-income, noncustodial, and reentering fathers in Dallas and Collin Counties, Texas. The project combines comprehensive case management, home mentoring, and wraparound services to strengthen father engagement, improve parenting skills, enhance relationship stability, and increase economic self-sufficiency. Over the five-year period, Family Compass aims to serve 311 fathers, with 295 completing at least 90 percent of required workshops. The Wilkinson Center and Inland Port Transportation Management Association serve as partnership organizations delivering economic stability services.

The period of performance runs through September 29, 2030, with the obligated amount at $1.497 million. Work is performed in Texas.

Forge fatherhood proposal - family compass's fatherhood connection project - family compass will implement the fatherhood connection project to serve low-income, noncustodial, and reentering fathers in dallas and collin counties. The project will deliver evidence-based curricula including 24:7 DAD and insideout DAD for responsible parenting, real essentials life for healthy relationships, and economic stability services through partnerships with the wilkinson center and inland port transportation management association. Through comprehensive case management, home mentoring, and wraparound services, the project will strengthen father engagement, improve parenting skills, enhance relationship stability, and increase economic self-sufficiency. Over five years, family compass will serve 311 fathers, with 295 completing at least 90% of required workshops.