September 30, 2025 (Atlanta, GA) — Gentle Warriors Academy (GWA), a staple program of Fathers Incorporated, is proud to announce that it has received a five-year, $6.5 million Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) grant to serve fathers and families in Georgia. Through this award, GWA will launch and scale its Dad & Company: Strengthening the Parenting Team (DAD & CO) program across Metro Atlanta and Columbus.

The investment expands GWA’s ability to equip fathers, couples, and co-parents with the skills, coaching, and support that build resilient families — improving child well-being, enhancing relationship health, and advancing long-term household stability.

The program will be fully launched in January 2026.

What Is DAD & CO?

DAD & CO is a community-centered program that promotes healthy marriages, strong co-parenting relationships, and economic mobility. Through a 12-hour curriculum delivered over three weeks, participants receive:

  • Evidence-informed workshops on communication, conflict resolution, co-parenting strategies, and financial literacy
  • Individualized case management and life coaching to set goals, remove barriers, and sustain progress
  • Wrap-around referrals for housing, healthcare, workforce development, and more
  • Flexible participation options, including in-person and virtual sessions

Where we’re serving: Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia.
 

Who we’ll serve: Adult fathers and couples—up to 1,200 individuals (or 600 couples) over five years.

“This award allows us to scale the coaching, tools, and community that help dads show up — consistently and confidently — for their children and partners. Strong fathers build strong families, and strong families build strong communities.”

— Kenneth Braswell, CEO, Fathers Incorporated and Founder, Gentle Warriors Academy

Why Healthy Relationships Matter to Families

Research consistently shows that involved fathers and healthy relationships are linked to:

  • Improved child development outcomes
  • Reduced family stress and conflict
  • Greater economic stability and reduced reliance on public assistance

DAD & CO meets families where they are, guiding them from challenges to solutions, from intention to action, and from short-term wins to multi-generational impact. Over the project period, we aim to demonstrate measurable gains in:

  • Co-parenting quality: Better teamwork, communication, and conflict management
  • Father involvement: Increased engagement and bonding with children
  • Economic stability: Improved employment readiness, placement, and retention
  • Family functioning: Stronger relationships and safer, more stable homes

Media and Inquiries
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Email: info@fathersincorporated.com | Phone: 770-804-9800. 
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About Fathers Incorporated and Gentle Warriors Academy
Fathers Incorporated (FI) advances the well-being of children by equipping fathers to be consistently and positively engaged in their children’s lives. Gentle Warriors Academy is FI’s training and coaching platform for dads and families—delivering practical tools, trusted guidance, and a community of support to help families win together.

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Fathers Incorporated (FI) is a national, non-profit organization working to build stronger families and communities through the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood. Established in 2004, FI has a unique seat at the national table, working with leaders in the White House, Congress, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Family Law, and the Responsible Fatherhood Movement. FI works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location. From employment and incarceration issues, to child support and domestic violence, FI addresses long-standing problems to achieve long-term results for children, their families, the communities, and nation in which they live.

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  1. Cedric smith April 3, 2026 at 12:29 am

    How do I sign up for the fatherhood program

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    1. Fathers Incorporated April 3, 2026 at 10:13 am

      Hi, Cedric!

      If you’re in Georgia, we may be able to help directly. Please complete our intake form to see what type of assistance we may be able to offer: https://fathersincorporated.jotform.com/260247920978063

      If you’re outside Georgia, please consider reaching out to the Fatherhood.gov Parent Help Line by calling 1-877-4DAD411 or sending an email to Help@FatherhoodGov.Info. We manage this Help Line with ChildFind of America and the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC). It can connect you to resources that may help with family crises, custody and visitation issues, and more.

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