In October 2015, Ohio was awarded nearly $10 million to help new and expectant low-income fathers ages 16 to 24 become more effective and nurturing parents, improve their long-term economic stability, and build strong, lasting relationships with their children. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, funded the “New Beginnings for New Fathers” program in Franklin, Clark, Cuyahoga, Hamilton and Montgomery counties. Participating fathers received job training, parenting classes, and healthy marriage and relationship education.

The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood administered the grant and partnered with the following local programs to recruit and serve fathers:

• Action for Children – Franklin County

• Passages Connecting Fathers and Families – Cuyahoga County

• Talbert House – Hamilton County

• Urban Light Ministries – Clark and Montgomery Counties




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The Commission Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 10:00 am. – 12:00 p.m. It will be a Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting.

Please click here to join the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood Meeting for Thursday, November 12, 2020 Commissioners’ Meeting.

2021 Commission Meeting Dates:    Feb. 11, May 13, July 8, Sept. 9 and Nov. 18.  

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. 
Want to know more about the OCF Commission Meetings? Click on the highlighted text to learn more. Please e-mail Terri.Simons@jfs.ohio.gov if you have any questions.

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Free Curriculum Training:

The InsideOut Dad Curriculum Training (Virtual 2 Day trainings) scheduled for October 14-15, 2020. Please click on eNewsletter for more information.

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