This project will reduce infant mortality and other negative birth outcomes by improving services and resources for expectant and new fathers. The project team will implement the Engaged Father program at seven Michigan Health Start home visitation sites, provide group-based peer support to fathers, and sustain the program’s capacity through best practices and evaluation.
Past Grants
Promoting Infant Health and Wellbeing by Engaging Fathers
Award Amount $500,000
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Year(s) 2017
Duration 2017
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Counties Served Baraga , Clinton , Delta , Eaton , Genesee , Gogebic , Houghton , Ingham , Kalamazoo , Kent , Keweenaw , Marquette , Menominee , Ontonagon , Wayne
ID: 1707-141598
Organization
The Regents of the University of Michigan