Children's Institute, Inc.: Project Fatherhood

Project Fatherhood ^SM

Fathers are vital to a healthy childhood.

• Studies show that children without fathers are more likely to live in poverty, use drugs, drop out of school, develop emotional and behavioral problems, and be incarcerated.
• The presence of participating nurturing fathers has a profound impact children’s health and well-being.

To address the problem of absentee fathers, CII created Project Fatherhood ^SM in 1996 to re-engage low-income fathers, particularly in urban settings, in the care and upbringing of their children. Through therapy, support, parenting education and other services, fathers learn to be more loving, responsible parents and active participants in their children’s lives.

Federal funding allowed Project Fatherhood to expand in 2006 across Los Angeles County. Now, through a community grants program*, small faith-based and community organizations have been empowered to replicate the Project Fatherhood ^SM in their own neighborhoods. Over the course of a decade, Project Fatherhood ^SM has had a significant impact on thousands of fathers and their children.

For more information visit the Project Fatherhood website.

*The Project Fatherhood ^SM Community Grants Program is part of the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance.

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