Midwest Evaluation & Research

This study looked at whether the Strong Fathers, Stronger Families program helps fathers in Memphis improve their parenting, co-parenting, and financial stability. Nearly 1,000 fathers were surveyed when they started and finished the program. The goal was to see if their attitude…

This study looked at whether the ReadyforLIFE program helps at-risk high school students in California's Imperial Valley improve their relationship behaviors and money management. Over 1,000 teens took part, and researchers measured changes in their skills and attitudes one year …

This study looked at whether a program for at-risk fathers in Fresno, California, helped them become better parents and manage money. About 488 fathers or father figures took part. Researchers measured changes in parenting, co-parenting, and financial habits one year after the pr…

This study looked at a program called the Family Champions Project (FCP) that offers classes to low-income mothers and fathers to help them build healthy relationships and become more financially stable. Researchers wanted to see if a step-by-step quality improvement process coul…

This study looked at whether a standard or shorter class schedule helps low-income adults in Houston learn skills for better parenting, relationships, and money management. Over 1,400 adults took part in the program. Researchers measured changes in behavior and attitudes over one…

This study looked at whether a program called Dad Corps FIRE helps fathers in San Diego become better parents and manage money. About 444 dads took part. Researchers measured changes in parenting, co-parenting, and financial habits after the program.

This study looked at whether a program called Gentle Warriors Academy helps fathers in Metro Atlanta improve their parenting skills, co-parenting, and personal well-being. Over 700 fathers completed surveys at the start, end, and one year after the program. Researchers measured c…

This study tested a program called All in Dads! to help fathers in Franklin County, Ohio, build better relationships with their children and the mothers of their children. The program also aimed to reduce domestic violence and improve fathers' financial stability through job coac…

This study looked at whether the Fatherhood Works Program in Central Texas helps fathers become better parents and partners. About 395 adult fathers or father figures with children up to age 24 took part. Researchers measured changes in parenting, co-parenting, and job-related at…

This study looked at whether the AVANCE-Houston Building Futures program helps at-risk, homeless, and incarcerated youth aged 14-18 improve their relationship skills and attitudes. Researchers measured changes in how teens handle partner relationships and parenting behaviors. The…

This study looked at whether adding 10 hours of domestic violence prevention to a standard fatherhood program helps dads become better parents and partners. About 748 fathers in Dallas took part. The goal was to see if the extra lessons improve parenting, co-parenting, and partne…

This study tested two ways of delivering the TYRO Couples program to 820 incarcerated adults who were within 9 months of release. One group received the program in person, while the other used an on-demand format. Researchers wanted to see if the delivery method affected employme…