Northwest Ohio Fatherhood Connection Program will serve 180 fathers per year with the intent to promote and sustain healthy marriage, responsible parenting, and foster economic stability. - The Northwest Ohio Fatherhood Connection Program will provide comprehensive services to community fathers in Lucas County, Ohio through evidence-based curriculum workshops and individualized support. The program will implement the Nurturing Fathers Program as its primary workshop, supplemented with healthy relationship education and economic stability services. Zepf Center will serve 180 fathers per year through in-person services at three physical locations, helping participants develop responsible parenting skills, improve co-parenting relationships, and achieve economic stability through job training, placement, and retention support. Over the five-year project period, the program expects to serve 900 fathers, with demonstrated outcomes including increased father-child engagement, improved parenting confidence, and significant gains in employment and earnings.
