Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood

This webpage provides resources to support TANF programs in supporting positive outcomes for families by providing strategies to align and partner with Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) programs.
Young daughter with her mother, father and dog, enjoying together in park.
Stakeholder Resource

The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse Virtual Collaborative Community is an online platform for fatherhood practitioners to engage in dialogue around topics relevant to responsible fatherhood. Participants of the community can engage…

Stakeholder Resource

The “Success Sequence” is a proven formula to help young adults succeed in America. The three steps are

  1. get at least a high school degree; then
  2. get a full-time job; and lastly,
Profile / Case Study

This National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse state profile examines the interaction between fathers and programs funded by the West Virginia Department of Human Services to support families, particularly the program services available…

Stakeholder Resource

The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse released this Driver’s Guide for Young Dads to engage teenage fathers and young adult fathers and support them as they strive to be good dads, adopt healthy lifestyles, and establish effective…

Event

Hosted by American Enterprise Institute, this event convened in November 2024 to discuss how marriage and work penalties may emerge in tax and transfer systems. The discussions explore the relationship between earned income, benefit phase-outs,…

Video

This National Responsible Fatherhood video explores the unique qualities and vibrant community spirit that define West Virginia. Known for its deep-rooted rural traditions and close-knit communities, West Virginia is a state where family…