Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, ODJFS Contracts is only processing mission critical funding so this RFGA is being withdrawn. The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood hopes to repost this funding opportunity when things return to normal. Please look for future announcements in the OCF e-newsletter.
The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood (OCF) has just posted a new Request for Grant Applications. OCF seeks to award funding to organizations to implement a comprehensive countywide approach to promoting responsible fatherhood. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience providing services to fathers. OCF will award at least three (3) organizations $19,000 in year one and $75,000 in year two for a total of $94,000 each starting April 28, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Applications are due April 2, 2020, by 3:00 pm. Please read instructions on how to apply at: https://procure.ohio.gov/proc/viewProcOpps.asp?oppID=20553
We are pleased to share with you our state fiscal year (SFY) 2019 annual report. Our seven grantees used a web-based case management system called "Efforts to Outcomes." This allowed them to enter data directly and immediately, increasing transparency, accountability and making it much easier to analyze results. Click here to read the report
The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood has awarded grants to two Ohio organizations across the state to help fathers in their areas become better parents, partners and providers. Each will receive $150,000 over the next two fiscal years:
Click here to read the full news release.
Mark your calendars and save the date for the next Ohio Fatherhood Summit. It will take place in Columbus on May 20 & 21, 2020. Click on the link to view the flyer. More information will be provided via our e-newsletters as the date draws near.
The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood (OCF) has awarded grants to five Ohio organizations. Each organization will receive $260,000 over the next two fiscal years:
Click on the link to read the ODJFS Press Release.
2020 Commission Meeting Dates: Feb.13, May 14, July 9, Sept. 10, and Nov. 12.
All of the commission meetings are from 10AM to noon in the Riffe Tower in downtown Columbus. If you would like to attend a commission meeting, please contact Terri Simons at 614-752-0182. Click the highlighted text to learn more about the commission meetings.
Reforming Child Support to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families, June 2019
Supporting the Fatherhood Journey: Finding from the Parents and Children Together (PACT) Evaluation
Child Support Noncustodial Parent Employment Demonstration (CSPED) Impact Report
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Promoting Responsible Fatherhood AdCouncil Fatherhood PSAs
Region V Fatherhood Webinars
National Fatherhood Initiative National Center for Fathering
Kids Count Data
Grant Writing Webinar (Power Point Slides)
Infant Vitality Toolkit for Fathers
Ohio County Services
Ohio Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families (OPNFF)
Ohio Collaborative to Prevent Infant Mortality
Ohio Ex-Offender Reentry Coalition
Ohio Putative Father Registry
Ohio Strong Babies
Start Talking Ohio
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