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HERO Dads Program
HERO Dads Program
Healthy. Empowered. Resilient. Open.
HERO Dads is a comprehensive program supporting fathers, couples, and families by strengthening parenting skills, co-parenting relationships, healthy partnerships, and family stability by improving their communication skills, learning how to reduce destructive conflict, and gaining financial stability. HERO Dads is now home to the Supporting Healthy Relationships program.
This program is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $6.25M with 100% funded by ACF/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, or an endorsement by, ACF/HHS or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit the ACF website, Administrative and National Policy Requirements.
Videos
HERO Dads Promo Video
HERO Dads Curtis
HERO Dad Marcus
HERO Dad Eddy
HERO Dad Supporting Healthy Relationships
HERO Dads helps to address major life questions:
- Do you need a JOB? Do you need to find a way to achieve financial stability for your family’s future?
- Do you want to be the best DAD? Do you want to strengthen your relationship with your children?
- Do you want to be a better CO-PARENT? Do you and your child’s other caregiver need support navigating the struggles of co-parenting?
Zero-cost Program Eligibility
HERO Dads serves custodial and non-custodial fathers, expectant fathers, and couples or co-parents connected to participating fathers. Participation is free and voluntary.
Our Services
Fatherhood & Parenting Workshops
Group-based workshops support
Fathers in building stronger relationships with their children, navigating parenting challenges, managing stress, and connecting with other dads in a supportive environment.
Relationships & Co-Parenting Support
Relationship and co-parenting services previously offered through Supporting Healthy Relationships are now part of HERO Dads. Workshops support couples, co-parents, and blended families in strengthening communication and teamwork around their children.
Individualized Support
- One-on-one coaching
- Case management and referrals
- Employment and economic-stability supports
Flexible & Accessible
- English and Spanish programming
- Voluntary participation
- Services designed for Bronx families
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us For More Information
HERO Dads at Montefiore Poe Building
2432 Grand
Concourse, Suite 404
Bronx, NY 10458 646-823-6204 (call or text)
HERODads-UBA@montefiore.org
For Potential Community Partners
- Does your organization serve low-income families in the Bronx, New York City, or tri-state area?
- Could your clients benefit from FREE services focused on strengthening families through parenting and relationship education?
- Does your organization provide relationship and/or parenting support, but need assistance with or training in delivering a more structured curriculum?
We have partnered with many organizations in the Bronx, New York City, and elsewhere in the tri-state area to bring our services to more families in need. We have facilitated our workshops wherever there are families who fit our eligibility criteria, as long as the organization can assist with recruitment and provide a space to deliver the intervention. We can also tailor our curriculum and structure our workshop format to fit the unique needs of your clients.
Please contact us by texting HERO to 646-823-6204 or calling 646-823-6204 (call or text) or emailing HERODads-UBA@montefiore.org to find out more about partnering with HERO Dads!
HERO Dads in the News
16 Simple Men’s Mental Health Tips All Dads Should Adopt
Now more than ever our mental health is pushed to the limit. Sadly, many of those in need often don't seek or receive the help they need, especially Dads. For tips on how to cope with mental health, read the following article where our Program Director of SHR and HERO Dads, Dr. Traci Maynigo, is featured!