Proud Parenting Grant Program
The Proud Parenting Grant Program, previously known as the “Young Men as Fathers Program,” was originally established in 1997 under the California Youth Authority. In 2005, the Corrections Standards Authority assumed grant administration responsibility for the program and in 2012, upon its establishment, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) assumed responsibility. The intent of the Proud Parenting Program is to support young parents who are or were involved in the juvenile systems and/or who are considered crossover youth within the child welfare system. Participants must be 25 years old or younger at time of enrollment. This grant program assists participants and their children by supporting approaches that increase parenting knowledge, supports positive parent-child interactions, and improves co-parenting relationships. In addition, the grant helps to provide community linkages and encourages family centered activities to strengthen generational bonding.
The annual state budget historically provides $835,000 for the Proud Parenting Grant Program, all of which is used for grant awards.
2022 Proud Parenting Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP)
The RFP provides information necessary to prepare proposals to the BSCC for grant funds available through the Proud Parenting Grant. It was released on June 11, 2021 with an application due date of August 6, 2021.
Proud Parenting Grant Program RFP – PDF
Bidders’ Conference - Agendaopens PDF file
The BSCC held a Bidders’ Conference on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. to answer technical questions from prospective applicants about the RFP and provide clarity on RFP instructions.
Bidders’ Conference PowerPoint Presentationopens PDF file
Proud Parenting Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions/Answersopens PDF file
2022 Proud Parenting Executive Steering Committee Roster
| Name | Title | Organization/Agency | |
| 1 | Norma Cumpian Chair | BSCC Board Member Associate Director, Women's and Non-Binary Services | Anti-Recidivism Coalition |
| 2 | Manuel Escandon | Director, Student Intervention & Prevention Department | Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools |
| 3 | Jeff Goldman | Juvenile Program Manager | Nevada County Probation |
| 4 | Michelle House | Health Program Supervisor | Monterey County Public Health |
| 5 | Gordon Jackson | National Director SACJJDP Member | PROTECT, 3Strands Global Foundation |
| 6 | Christina Ruiz | Studnet*, Youth Advocate, Lived Experience | *USC Price School of Public Policy |
2018-20 Proud Parenting Grantee Awards/Project Summaries – PDF
| Champions Recovery Alternative Programs, Inc. (Kings County) | $104,375 |
| Encompass Community Services (Santa Cruz County) | $104,375 |
| Fathers & Families of San Joaquin (San Joaquin County) | $104,375 |
| Imperial County Probation Dept (Imperial County) | $104,375 |
| Neutral Ground (Orange County) | $104,375 |
| San Benito County Office of Education (San Benito County) | $104,375 |
| South Bay Community Services (San Diego County) | $104,375 |
| Tulare County Office of Education (Tulare County) | $104,375 |
2018-20 Proud Parenting Program Request for Proposal Information
From February 9, 2018 through March 30, 2018, California County Probation Departments, County Offices of Education, and Non-Profit Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) located in the State of California were invited to apply for the 2018-20 Proud Parenting Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP).
- 2018-20 Proud Parenting Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP) – PDF
- Notice of Funding Availability
- opens in a new windowProud Parenting Grant Program Bidder’s Conference 3.1.18
- PowerPoint for Proud Parenting Grant Program Bidders’ Conference – PDF
Comprehensive Monitoring Visit (CMV) Information
- March 18, 2021 CMV Webinar – Recording
Desk Review Information
- Supporting Documentation Packet Instructionsopens PDF file
- Supporting Documentation Checklistopens WORD file
- Grantee Salaries and Benefits Worksheetopens EXCEL file
The BSCC has developed a Proud Parenting inbox to respond to any questions and to accept public comments. The email address for the inbox is PP_Grants@bscc.ca.govcreate new email . BSCC staff requests that all communication be submitted in writing at this time. If you would like to provide public comment, please use the Proud Parenting inbox to provide your input and include the words “public comment” in the subject line.
Past Proud Parenting Grant Cohorts
2015 – 2018 Grantee Awards/Project Summaries - PDF
| Alameda County Probation Department | $119,285 |
| Contra Costa County Probation Department | $117,285 |
| Imperial County Probation Department | $119,285 |
| Madera County Probation Department | $119,285 |
| San Francisco County Probation Department | $119,285 |
| Santa Cruz County Probation Department | $119,285 |
| Shasta County Probation Department | $119,285 |
2012-2015 Proud Parenting Grantees/Awards
| Alameda County Probation Department | $135,392 |
| Contra Costa County Probation Department | $139,242 |
| Imperial County Probation Department | $137,323 |
| Madera County Probation Department | $139,242 |
| San Mateo County Probation Department | $137,053 |
| Santa Clara County Probation Department | $139,242 |
2009-2012 Proud Parenting Grantees/Awards
| Family Stress Center (Contra Costa) | $92,883 |
| Children’s Institute (Los Angeles) | $92,883 |
| MELA Counseling Services (Los Angeles) | $92,883 |
| Stop the Violence & Increase the Peace (Los Angeles) | $92,883 |
| Madera County Probation Department | $92,883 |
| National Family Life & Education Ctr (Riverside) | $91,932 |
| San Diego Youth Services, Inc. (San Diego) | $92,883 |
| Christian Counseling Services (San Bernardino) | $92,883 |
| Breakout Prison Outreach (Santa Clara) | $92,883 |