Program Available in: Montgomery, Prince George’s and Talbot counties.
The Winning Fathers Project is a demonstration project serving fathers who are incarcerated and within twelve (12) months of release (or) ex-offenders, newly released within twelve (12) months, and their spouses/ partners. It enables fathers and their spouses/ partners to develop healthy marital relationships in their home and community, develop the ability to resolve conflicts, advance the overall well-being of the children in the household and to improve the family’s economic stability. The project promotes responsible fatherhood by implementing healthy marriage and responsible parenting activities, in addition to fostering economic stability. The Winning Fathers Project provides services in Project participation is voluntary.
Winning Fathers Newsletter Introduction from DHR Communications.
Eligibility:
- Must reside in jurisdiction(s) where program is located
- Must be a father, age 18 and over
- Must be an ex-offender (newly released within 12 months) or currently incarcerated and within 12 months of release, or under criminal justice supervision ( i.e. parole or probation )
- Must have a spouse/partner willing to participate in relationship building
Program Contact(s):
Montgomery County
Edward Powell
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
1301 Piccard Dr.
Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-4006
Edward.Powell@montgomerycountymd.gov
Prince George’s County
Charles Ekekwe
Adam’s House Suitland
Prince George’s County Health Department
5001 Silver Hill Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
240-492-2510
CCEkekwe@co.pg.md.us
Talbot County
Cynthia Shelton
Talbot County Department of Social Services
301 Bay Street Unit 5
Easton, MD 21601
410-770-4691
twardrop@dhr.state.md.us
Funding for this project is provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant # 90FR0092. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
