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 Program
At the November 18, 2021 BSCC Board meeting, 9 organizations were awarded a total annual amount of $835,000 in state General Fund dollars. This is a 3-year grant service period beginning January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Funding for each subsequent grant year is contingent on appropriation in the State Budget Acts.
| Grantee/County Location | Award | Local Evaluation Plan (LEP) |
|---|---|---|
| Family Paths’, Inc. (Alameda County) | $300,000 | |
| New Hope for Youth (Santa Clara County) | $300,000 | |
| New Opportunities Organization (Los Angeles County) | $300,000 | |
| Rite of Passage Adolescent Treatment Centers and Schools, Inc. (Imperial County) | $299,949 | |
| Tulare County Office of Education (Tulare County) | $300,000 | |
| Unity Care Group (Various Counties) | $119,331 | |
| Vista Community Clinic (San Diego County) | $300,000 | |
| Volunteers of America, Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) | $300,000 | |
| Yuba County Office of Education (Yuba County) | $285,720 | |
| 3-Year Grant Awards: | $2,505,000 |
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
Bidders’ Conference - Agenda
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 Presentation
Proud Parenting Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions/Answers
| # | 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 | Public Affairs Spokesperson, Youth Advocate, Lived Experience | Childhelp |
Project Contact List (as of February 2023)
Comprehensive Monitoring Visit (CMV) Webinar: May 11, 2023 | Webinar Recording
- BSCC CMV Tool
- BSCC CMV Expectations
- Sample- Grant Activity Time Tracking
- Justification for Participant & Program Incentives Request Form
- Sample- Incentive Inventory & Log
- Justification for Food & Beverage Request Form
Desk Review Webinar: November 10, 2022 | Webinar Recording
- Proud Parenting Desk Review PowerPoint
- Proud Parenting Invoice Supporting Documentation Packet Instructions
- Proud Parenting Supporting Documentation Checklist
- Proud Parenting Grantee Salaries and Benefits Worksheet
Invoice and Modification Webinar: April 13, 2022 | Webinar Recording
Quarterly Progress Report (QPR) Webinar: April 5, 2022 | Webinar Recording
- QPR Template Part A
- QPR Template Part B
- Ethnic Origin, Ethnicity, or Race Demographic Form - Optional
Local Evaluation Plan (LEP) Webinar: March 3, 2022 | Webinar Recording
- Local Evaluation Plan (LEP) and Local Evaluation Report (LER) Guidelines
- LEP Guidelines Template
- LEP Scoring Rubric
- Sample LEPs - Sample A & Sample B
- Evaluation Resources
- Statewide Logic Model
Grantee Orientation: February 8–10, 2022 | Orientation Agenda
- Orientation Recording Day 1, February 8, 2022
- Orientation Recording Day 2, February 9, 2022
- Orientation Recording Day 3, February 10, 2022
Section 1 – Grant Contact Information
- BSCC PPGP Staff Contact Information
- Proud Parenting Grantee Contact Information
- Proud Parenting Grant Project Summaries
Section 2 – BSCC and Grant Overviews
Section 3 – Administrative Responsibilities
- Proud Parenting Administrative Responsibilities PowerPoint
- Proud Parenting Grant Agreement Sample
- BSCC NGO Assurance Form
- Grantee Contact Information Sheet
- BSCC Grant Administration Guide
- Justification for Food and Beverage
- Justification for Participant and Program Incentives
- Incentive Inventory & Log Sample
- Fixed Asset Request Sample
Section 4 – Programmatic Requirements
- Proud Parenting Programmatic Requirements PowerPoint
- UPDATED July 2024 SAMPLE CMV Tool with Instructions
- General Expectation for On-Site CMV
- Principles of Effective Intervention PowerPoint
Sample Comprehensive Monitoring Visit (CMV) Tool
Section 5 – Fiscal Responsibilities
- Fiscal Responsibilities PowerPoint
- Invoice Workbook Sample
- Invoice Supporting Documentation
- Grantee Audit Requirements
- Examples of Eligible & Ineligible Project Costs
Section 6 – Data Collection & Evaluation Requirements
Contact the BSCC regarding the Proud Parenting Program
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.gov . 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.
Archive
2018 Proud Parenting grants provided services for a 3-year grant period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2020.
2018-20 Proud Parenting Program RFP
| Grantee/County Location | Award | LEP | Local Evaluation Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Recovery Alternative Programs, Inc. (Kings County) | $313,035 | ||
| Encompass Community Services (Santa Cruz County) | $313,125 | ||
| Fathers & Families of San Joaquin (San Joaquin County) | $313,125 | N/A | |
| Imperial County Probation Dept (Imperial County) | $313,125 | ||
| Neutral Ground (Orange County) | $313,125 | ||
| San Benito County Office of Education (San Benito County) | $313,125 | N/A | |
| South Bay Community Services (San Diego County) | $313,125 | ||
| Tulare County Office of Education (Tulare County) | $313,125 |
March 2018 Bidders' Conference Recording
2015 Proud Parenting Project Summaries
| Grantee | Award |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Grantee | Award |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Grantee | Award |
|---|---|
| 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 |