S.T.E.P.S. / League of
Extraordinary Fathers

Stabilizing Through Employment + Parenting Skills

Fathers face many challenges, and Passages is here to help through the League of Extraordinary Fathers. This program gives men the skills and support they need to be the fathers they would like to be and the father their kids deserve. The League provides free workshops, coaching, and resources to help fathers navigate family, legal, and personal issues. Within the League, you will have an opportunity to gain insight and tools through programming that includes:

  • A four week (daytime) or seven week (evening time) program, starting at the beginning of each month

  • Group workshops led by fathers, for fathers, where men talk about fatherhood

  • Real talk in a safe space where fathers learn from and support each other

  • Virtual day and evening sessions

  • Up to $250 in gift cards

This website is supported by Grant Number 90ZJ-0043 from the Office of Family Assistance within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance.

Additional Access + Long-term Benefits

Enrolled participants are eligible to receive additional support and access to our services for one year! These services include:

  • Help navigating child support and parenting time/custody

  • Transportation assistance for new jobs, interviews, or to attend programming

  • Help getting a job, keeping a job and earning a better wage

  • One-on-one mentoring for fathers by fathers who have shared similar life experiences

  • Referrals for legal help

  • Driver’s License reinstatement navigation

  • Assistance in navigating record sealing and determining eligibility

 

Alumni Testimonial

 
 

Is this program right for you?

 

The League welcomes all fathers, stepfathers, or anyone in a fatherhood role. To receive services, individuals must live in Cuyahoga, Lorain, or Portage Counties in Ohio; be 18 years of age or older; and have a child (under 25 years old).