Strong Fathers, Stronger Families Program

Funder: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Family Assistance

Program Duration: Five years (with rigorous evaluation)

Geographic Scope: New York City

Focus Areas:

• Employment services for non-custodial fathers
• Family relationship building
• Workforce development
• Parental engagement
• Economic stability

Program Description:
Helps low-income fathers in New York City enter and succeed in the workforce while developing closer relationships with their children and partners.

Target Population:

• Low-income, non-custodial fathers
• Has already served nearly 4,000 fathers in NYC

Services Provided:

• Job preparation
• Job placement assistance
• Career advancement support
• Relationship building support with children, co-parents, and partners

Community Partners:

• STRIVE
• BronxWorks

Evaluation:

• Evaluation partner: Urban Institute
• Five-year grant includes rigorous, randomized controlled trial evaluation
• Focus on impact of intensive post-employment support services for individuals and families

Contact Information:

• Email: info@seedco.org
• Phone: (212) 473-0255
• National Headquarters: 513 W 207th Street, New York, NY 10034
• EIN: 13-2875743

Additional Resources:

• HHS Award Listing: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ofa/hmrf_2015_grant_awards.pdf