Midwest Evaluation & Research

This study tested whether adding 10 hours of domestic violence prevention classes to a standard fatherhood support program leads to better outcomes. 748 fathers were randomly assigned to receive either the standard program or the standard program plus the extra classes. Researche…

This study aimed to see if a community program for fathers improved their parenting skills and job-related attitudes. Researchers measured changes in behavior and attitudes among 395 fathers in Central Texas after they took parenting classes and received career support. The goal …

This study aimed to see if a program called the Gentle Warriors Academy helps fathers improve their parenting skills and personal well-being. Researchers surveyed 731 fathers in the Atlanta area when they started the program, when they finished, and again one year later. The goal…

This study evaluated a school program designed to help at-risk high school students. Researchers wanted to see if the program improved students' relationship behaviors, financial habits, and related attitudes. Over 1,000 students in California's Imperial Valley participated, and …

This study looked at whether a weekly workshop program helped at-risk, homeless, or incarcerated youth. The program taught skills for healthy relationships, managing money, finding jobs, and parenting. Researchers measured if teens' attitudes and reported behaviors improved after…

This study tested whether a relationship and life skills class for couples affected by incarceration works just as well when delivered online versus in-person. Researchers enrolled 820 adults in Ohio who were within 9 months of release from prison. They randomly assigned particip…

This study tested a team-based quality improvement process for a program called the Family Champions Project. The program provides education to low-income mothers and fathers to help strengthen family relationships and improve household finances. Researchers followed over 1,100 p…

This study aimed to find out if a family skills program works better when taught weekly or in a compressed weekend format. Over 1,400 low-income adults in Houston participated in workshops on communication, parenting, and financial skills. Researchers measured changes in particip…

This study aimed to see if a 9-week educational program could help at-risk fathers improve their parenting, co-parenting, and financial skills. Researchers measured changes in behavior and attitudes for nearly 500 fathers in Fresno, California, during and after the program. The g…

This study evaluated a 5-week program designed to help fathers build stronger relationships with their children and co-parents, reduce domestic violence, and improve their job and financial stability. It involved 731 low-income fathers from Franklin County, Ohio, who participated…

This study aimed to see if a 10-week educational program for fathers was linked to improvements in their parenting, relationship with the other parent, and financial stability. Researchers surveyed nearly 1,000 fathers in the Memphis area when they started the program and again w…

This study aimed to see if an 8-week educational program could help low-income fathers improve their parenting, co-parenting, and financial skills. Researchers measured changes in behavior and attitudes for 444 fathers before, right after, and one year after the program. The goal…