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FATHER Project
Be the best dad you can be!
Assisting parents to overcome barriers that prevent them from supporting their children economically and emotionally.
We have resources to help you:
- Employment services including job search support and career development
- Case management with a professional advocate
- Parenting support classes with other parents
- Family activities to help strengthen relationships
- Child support services from paternity to payment issues
Join us today - All parents welcome!
Contact:
- Twin Cities: 612-724-3539
- St. Cloud: 320-201-9007
Locations
St. Paul:
553 Fairview Ave N,
St Paul, MN 55104
St. Cloud:
50 2nd Ave. S.
Waite Park, MN 56387
Upcoming Events
- Monthly Discussion: Creating a Culture of Healthy Men
When:
First Wednesday each month (starting July 2)
6-8 p.m.
Where:
Sabathani Banquet Room (2nd Floor), 310 E 38th St, Minneapolis
About:
Explore holistic health, the impact of food and the power of dialogue. Experience powerful conversations on showing up as your best self – for your family, community and you.
Hosted in partnership with Honorable MENtion, FATHER Project, Hennepin County, U of M Extension and Sabathani Community Center.
About FATHER Project
Founded in 1999 by the City of Minneapolis, the FATHER (Fostering Actions To Help Earnings and Responsibility) Project became a program of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota in 2004. Since then, the FATHER Project has served thousands of fathers through an extensive network of community partners.
A Return on Investment study by the Wilder foundation showed a long-term financial return of $3.41 for each dollar invested in the FATHER Project. Evaluation outcomes have shown increased parenting skills, educational achievement, job placement and benefits for the children of participating families.
In 2025, the Minnesota legislature awarded a $1.5 million grant to FATHER Project over two years to continue and expand its work across Minnesota in Rochester, St. Cloud, Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Get connected with FATHER Project
MFIP Employment Services
We can help connect you and your family with various state and county benefit programs, services and job support including:
Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
MFIP aims to help families achieve financial stability and strengthen future generations by providing:
- Customized coaching and goal setting
- Help navigating public assistance
- Parenting support
- Employment services - for Hennepin and Ramsey County parents
Families Achieving Success Today (FAST)
For Ramsey County parents
FAST Program supports the whole family by providing:
- Individual job placement and support services
- Wellness services
- Family activities
For information call 651-379-5800.
Reentry Program
Supporting second chances, reentry works 1-1 with individuals exiting incarceration to connect them to resources that help stabilize their lives and connect to employment.
Case management
- Help navigating government systems
- Transportation support
Employment services
- Computer skills training
- Resume and interview assistance
- Help securing job clothing and tools
- Career training and certifications
- Fair chance job leads
Support groups
- Peer mentorship
- Coaching and goal setting
Eligibility requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Released from a MN prison in the past 6 months
For information, call 612-440-8526.
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People We Serve
MN Legislature Awards $1.5 Million to FATHER Project to Support Families
The Minnesota Legislature awarded $1.5 million to Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s (GESMN) FATHER…
Bo found support as a single dad with FATHER Project
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Tatiana and Her Family Achieved Success Together with GESMN’s ‘FAST’ support
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