Can a 4-Week workshop make dads better parents? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT05311592
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a 4-week workshop program called HERO Dads for low-income non-custodial fathers in the Bronx. The program aimed to improve parenting skills, relationships, anger management, and job readiness. A total of 496 men took part, and researchers measured changes in father involvement and emotional intelligence over six months.
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Locations
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Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10451, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
HERO Dads Program (behavioral workshops on parenting, relationships, anger management, job support, and financial counseling)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could point toward effective ways to support fathers and strengthen family bonds in low-income communities.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with no phase designation, so results may not be widely generalizable. The program is short (4 weeks) and effects may fade over time.
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