Responsible fatherhood initiative - grant recipient duties.

(A) A nonprofit organization that receives a grant under section 5180.706 of the Revised Code must address the unique needs of the fathers of children who are served by the organization. The organization must do all of the following: (1) Conduct an initial assessment of its engagement with those fathers and its provision of and referral to father-oriented services; (2) Create an action plan to address any gaps identified through the assessment and implement the action plan; (3) Engage with the Ohio commission on fatherhood to build relationships with fathers, help identify their needs, assist them in accessing services, and communicate with the organization about the challenges faced by these fathers and how to appropriately meet their unique needs. (B) The Ohio commission on fatherhood must annually review how all recipient organizations are meeting the needs of fathers, including how the organizations are helping fathers establish positive, stable relationships with their children and assisting fathers in receiving needed services. All recipient organizations must provide any relevant information on how they are meeting the needs of these fathers to the commission. The information must be included in the annual report required under section 5180.702 of the Revised Code. Last updated September 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM