FY27 CAR Father Engagement Pilot – Fatherhood Coalition

The FY27 CAR Father Engagement Pilot – Fatherhood Coalition grant aims to develop and expand regional fatherhood coalitions and promote community education and networking to establish new parent groups that foster a father’s parental involvement. The provider will conduct activities such as delivering mutual, self-help parent support groups for custodial and non-custodial fathers, establishing regional father coalitions, and conducting community resource events. The program will serve fathers and male caregivers in the community, both custodial and non-custodial, in need of parenting support and education. The key objectives of the program include developing and maintaining a minimum of 9 father-specific support groups in each county, conducting workshops for mothers, and offering training for community stakeholders. • Establishment of father-specific support groups as a foundational community entry point of service for fathers • Establishing regional father coalitions that bring together diverse community sectors to set clear goals and strengthen existing programs • Conducting community resource events to promote the development and maintenance of fatherhood coalitions and father support groups • Providing educational workshops for dads and moms relevant to enhancing father involvement and skills • Training for community stakeholders to build a community system primed for fatherhood impact • Promotion of the protective factors and evaluation of program outcomes • Parent leadership development, engagement, and involvement in local and community programs