CUNY Fatherhood Academy

CUNY Fatherhood Academy

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Inside the CUNY Fatherhood Academy

Hostos Community College CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA), which began at LaGuardia Community College in 2012, is a comprehensive program designed to promote responsible parenting and economic stability for unemployed and underemployed young fathers through education, employment, and personal development. Increasing familial engagement, attaining a General Education Diploma (GED) diploma, and acquiring gainful employment are all essential goals for the participants enrolled in the CFA. The program’s central focus is to help young fathers prepare for and enroll into college with the understanding that earning a college degree is the most effective path toward providing long-term economic sustainability for themselves and their families.

CUNY Fatherhood General Education Diploma (GED) Cohort

At Hostos, participants will receive:

  • Preparation for the TASC, NY’s general education diploma (GED) exam
  • Career and educational exploration
  • Preparation for college enrollment and job placement
  • Work experience through internships and/or part-time jobs
  • Workshops on important parenthood topics including familial bonding, health, and financial literacy

To be eligible you must:

  • Be a male between the ages of 18 and 30 years
  • Not be enrolled in college or another training program
  • Have a child or be expecting a baby

CUNY Fatherhood College & Training Cohort

At Hostos, participants will receive:

  • Preparation for the CUNY Assessment tests to gain entrance to college
  • Assistance with college enrollment, financial aid and required documents needed for college or vocational training
  • Career and educational exploration
  • Work experience through internships and/or part-time jobs
  • Workshops on important parenthood topics

To be eligible you must:

  • Be a male between the ages of 18 and 30 years
  • Have a child or be expecting a baby
  • Interested in attending college or vocational training

Orientation sessions will be scheduled soon, but please fill out Orientation Session Application and a staff person will contact you to provide additional information about the program, assess your eligibility and register you for an upcoming session.


CUNY Fatherhood Academy