Can a 4-Week class make dads better parents? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT05311592
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program called HERO Dads, a 4-week series of workshops for low-income non-custodial fathers in the Bronx. The workshops aimed to improve parenting skills, relationships, anger management, and job readiness. A total of 496 fathers took part, and researchers measured changes in father involvement and emotional intelligence over six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HERO Dads Program (behavioral workshops)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could point toward effective ways to support fathers and strengthen family bonds.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study with results not yet widely reported. The program is small and local, so it may not apply to all fathers or communities.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10451, United States
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