The Fathers & Families Coalition of America will host its 23rd Annual National Conference as a hybrid event from March 8 to March 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The conference will feature a Roundtable Series covering child support, engaging families, child welfare, disparities in education, and local to national policy impacting practices; 10 Workshop Strands; and Fireside General Sessions. Also included are credential or certificate programs and networking opportunities. Conference registration includes a fee for in-person and virtual participants.

This video shares information to help Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs connect with father-focused programs—Responsible Fatherhood, Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education, and Home Visiting— in their communities.

This video is the final part in a three-part series designed to describe how Fatherhood Engagement programming and services can enhance TANF cash assistance programs to support the formation and stability of two-parent families and foster responsible parenting. The corresponding resource list allows viewers to access any links mentioned in this series.

This video provides an overview of three types of father-focused programs—Responsible Fatherhood, Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education, and Home Visiting— and their services. The video explains these programs so that Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs can identify opportunities for coordination and partnership to support TANF participants in forming and maintaining strong and stable families.

This video is the second in a three-part series designed to describe how Fatherhood Engagement programming and services can enhance TANF cash assistance programs to support the formation and stability of two-parent families and foster responsible parenting. The corresponding resource list allows viewers to access any links mentioned in this series.

This video explains the benefits of fatherhood engagement and how programs that serve fathers can support Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants in forming and maintaining strong and stable families.

This video is the first in a three-part series designed to describe how Fatherhood Engagement programming and services can enhance TANF cash assistance programs to support the formation and stability of two-parent families and foster responsible parenting. The corresponding resource list allows viewers to access any links mentioned in this series.

The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network will host a webinar on April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET to explain how family dynamics in kinship families differ from those in other families. TANF programs working with kinship families can use this information to tailor supports that recognize complex family dynamics while promoting stability and continuity of care for children.

This Fatherhood podcast episode examines the economic and social impact of investing in fathers, highlighting how father engagement contributes to improved outcomes for children and families. TANF programs can use these insights to strengthen fatherhood initiatives and reinforce the value of inclusive family supports.

This podcast, featuring representatives from the Institute for Family Studies and Marriage Foundation, explores the role of marriage in promoting family stability and economic outcomes. TANF programs can use the podcast topics as conversation starters for building and integrating healthy relationship skills that support two-parent engagement and long-term family success.

Poppa University is a website that offers fatherhood-focused resources designed to strengthen parenting skills, promote responsible father engagement, and support family stability. TANF programs can draw on these tools to better engage fathers as key contributors to child well-being and economic security, helping to build stronger, more resilient families.

New federal efforts like A Home for Every Child, updated CFSRs, and emerging performance dashboards signal a shift in direction that raises new questions about how systems can better support children, families, and the workforce. At the center of the conversation is a shared goal: helping every child grow up in a safe, stable home. The American Public Human Services Association will host a webinar on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss what this evolving landscape means in practice.

This program profile from the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network highlights how Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest supports kinship caregivers through navigation services, resource connections, and community-based supports. The model demonstrates how coordinated services can help stabilize kinship placements and improve outcomes for children and caregivers. TANF programs can draw lessons from this approach to strengthen partnerships and better support relatives caring for children outside the traditional foster care system.