Hostos Community College CUNY Fatherhood Academy

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. At Hostos, participants will receive:

Preparation for the TASC, NY’s high school equivalency 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 28 years
Be eligible to work in the United States (citizen, have a green card, or have a work visa)
Not be enrolled in college or another training program
Have a child or be expecting a baby.