FY26 Renewal: Advancing Fathers Pilot Project

The FY26 Renewal: Advancing Fathers Pilot Project aims to increase fathers' active and positive engagement in their children's lives. The project will evaluate fatherhood initiatives and interventions that improve children's safety, permanency, and well-being. Selected projects will be evaluated to assess if they meet one or more of the following outcomes: ameliorate circumstances that led to abuse, increase the likelihood of a reunification outcome, discharged from foster care more quickly, or lower the likelihood of subsequent maltreatment allegations. The project will focus on community-based secondary prevention programs that provide parent education classes, respite care, home visiting programs, etc. • The project aims to increase fathers' engagement in their children's lives. • The project will evaluate fatherhood initiatives and interventions. • The project will focus on community-based secondary prevention programs. • The project has a budget of $317,364.00. • The project is a non-competitive award. • The project has a rolling submission timeline.