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.
Fact / Tip Sheet

Without enough diapers, children are at risk of serious health problems like rashes and infections, and parents may miss work or school, undermining family stability and economic mobility. Federal programs that help families purchase food and…

Policy Announcement / Memoranda

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has published these four Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) to support fathers, strengthen families, and empower youth across the nation.

Toolkit

Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education (HMRE) programs support families by offering a range of services for youth, couples, and adults to increase their knowledge of healthy relationships and strengthen skills such as communication and…

Stakeholder Resource

The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) publishes and sends a newsletter to their listserv monthly. For those who would like to review a particular topic, this NRFC webpage lists each newsletter distributed in 2025.

Stakeholder Resource

In 2023, the National Marriage Project conducted research and found that couples who went on frequent date nights had happier marriages, lower likelihood of divorce, and more stable relationships. This phone application, LoveTrack, was…

Webinar / Webcast

Through a partnership with Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) initiatives, the Office of Family Assistance is excited to offer the opportunity to receive compliance support and technical assistance on strengthening…