Midwest Evaluation & Research

This completed study looked at 1,403 adults in Houston to see if a standard or compressed schedule for a parenting and relationship program works better. Participants attended workshops or retreats teaching skills for healthy families and financial readiness. The goal was to impr…

This completed study looked at whether the AVANCE-Houston Building Futures program helps at-risk youth aged 14-18 build healthier relationships and life skills. The program includes 7 weekly workshops on relationship skills plus support from family and career coaches. Researchers…

This study looked at whether adding 10 hours of domestic violence prevention (Ray of Hope) to a standard fatherhood program helps dads become better parents and partners. 748 fathers in Dallas took part. The study measured changes in parenting, co-parenting, and partner relations…

This study looked at a program called the Family Champions Project, which offers classes to low-income fathers and mothers to improve family relationships and financial stability. Over 1,100 parents took part. Researchers wanted to see if a step-by-step quality improvement proces…

This study looked at whether a program called Gentle Warriors Academy helps fathers and father figures in Metro Atlanta become better parents. Over 700 adults with children under 16 answered surveys at the start, end, and one year after the program. Researchers checked for change…

This study looked at whether a program called Dad Corps FIRE helps fathers become better parents and more financially stable. Over 400 dads in San Diego took classes on parenting, healthy relationships, and job skills. The goal was to see if their behaviors and attitudes improved…

This study checked if the Strong Fathers, Stronger Families program helps fathers in Memphis improve their parenting, co-parenting, and money management. Nearly 1,000 fathers answered surveys when they started and finished the program. The goal was to see if their attitudes and b…

This study checked if the Fatherhood Works Program helps fathers and father figures in Central Texas become better parents and partners. About 395 adults took part, and researchers looked at changes in parenting, co-parenting, and job-related attitudes after the program. The goal…

This study looked at whether a program called ReadyforLIFE helps at-risk high school students in California improve their relationship behaviors and money management. Over 1,000 teens took part, and researchers measured changes in their skills and attitudes one year later. The go…

This study looked at whether a 9-week program for at-risk fathers in Fresno, California, improves parenting, co-parenting, and financial behaviors. The program includes 16 hours of parenting classes and career readiness workshops. Researchers measured changes one year after enrol…

This study tested whether an on-demand version of the TYRO Couples program works as well as the in-person version for incarcerated people nearing release. 820 participants were randomly assigned to either format. Researchers measured employment and financial attitudes six months …

This study tested a program for fathers in Franklin County, Ohio, that includes classes on parenting, co-parenting, and money management, plus job support. Over 700 fathers took part. The goal was to see if the program helps them build healthier relationships with their children …