Upstate Fatherhood Coalition

What Upstate Fatherhood Coalition does

Upstate Fatherhood Coalition (UFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a regional affiliate of the SC Center for Fathers and Families. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, UFC delivers free community-based fatherhood programs across 9 Upstate counties (Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg) through three physical offices in Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg. The organization serves primarily low-income, non-custodial fathers struggling with unemployment, child support obligations, custody and visitation issues, and incarceration risk. Service delivery relies on referrals from the Department of Social Services, family court judges, and a network of 50+ community, employment, and legal partners, rather than on traditional marketing channels.

UFC's core product is a 24-week comprehensive fatherhood program built around five integrated curriculum areas: Employability Bootcamp, Economic Mobility, Healthy Relationships, Parenting/Co-Parenting, and Men's Health. Program participants also receive individualized coaching through the One Man Plan and participate in weekly Peer Group Sessions held virtually and at each office. The Jobs Not Jail program operates as an Alternative to Incarceration offering that allows family court judges to order fathers behind on child support into the 24-week curriculum instead of jail time. UFC also offers Father 365, a smartphone-friendly parenting skills tool, and publishes Father Focus success stories to support outreach. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led, in-person and virtual, supported by a basic website and Facebook presence.

UFC's business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. The organization relies on three primary funding streams: individual donations, corporate and foundation grants (Wells Fargo, Sisters of Charity Foundation, Mary Black Foundation, United Way chapters), and government/public funding through DSS, family courts, and workforce development agencies such as SC Works. All services are provided free of charge to participants, eliminating any participant-side pricing model. UFC is governed by a Board of Directors led by Terrie McGill (Board Chair) with CEO Kelly Walker responsible for operations. The organization is part of the SC Center for Fathers and Families network, which provides parent-level governance and back-office infrastructure.

Name

Upstate Fatherhood Coalition

Legal name

SC Center for Fathers and Families

Website

https://upstatefathers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Upstate Fatherhood Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free 24-week fatherhood programs to non-custodial fathers across 9 Upstate South Carolina counties, with services including employability training, parenting education, and the Jobs Not Jail alternative-to-incarceration program, funded by donations, grants, and government partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Co-Parenting, Father Engagement & Caregiver Inclusion Programs (EDACALAI), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC), Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks (EDACALAG)

Keywords

• Fatherhood support services
• Workforce development programs
• Community-based family services
• Alternative incarceration programs
• Parenting education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals and organizations. The FAQ confirms nonprofit status and mentions ability to receive donations.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Receives grants from corporate partners and foundations such as Wells Fargo, Sisters of Charity Foundation, and others to fund programs and operations.
3. Government/Public Funding: Partners with public institutions including Department of Social Services, family courts, and workforce development agencies that fund fatherhood programs as alternative solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Upstate Fatherhood Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free community-based programs to fathers across Upstate South Carolina. Its core offering is a 24-week comprehensive Fatherhood Program combining Employability Bootcamp, Economic Mobility, Healthy Relationships, Parenting/Co-Parenting, and Men's Health, supplemented by one-on-one One Man Plan coaching and weekly Peer Group Sessions. The specialized Jobs Not Jail program provides an alternative-to-incarceration pathway for fathers behind on child support payments.

Product overview

Upstate Fatherhood Coalition offers a unified portfolio of free community-based services for fathers in South Carolina. The core offering is a 24-week Fatherhood Program combining five integrated content areas (Employability Bootcamp, Economic Mobility, Healthy Relationships, Parenting/Co-Parenting, and Men's Health) with individual One Man Plan coaching and Peer Group Sessions. The specialized Jobs Not Jail Program serves as an Alternative to Incarceration for fathers behind on child support. The organization also provides Father 365, a smartphone-friendly online tool for parenting skills. All programs are offered free of charge to participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Week Fatherhood Program A free, 24-week comprehensive fatherhood program covering five content areas: Employability Bootcamp, Economic Mobility, Healthy Relationships, Parenting/Co-Parenting, and Men's Health, offered to non-custodial and at-risk fathers in the Upstate South Carolina region.
• Jobs Not Jail Program Free court-ordered Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) program for fathers behind on child support, providing a 24-week fatherhood program in lieu of jail time. Operates in coordination with Greenville and Spartanburg Family Courts.
• Peer Group Sessions Weekly in-person and virtual support group meetings where fathers share frustrations, learn from peers, and build a positive network; offered at Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg offices.
• One Man Plan Individual Coaching Individualized one-on-one coaching in which each father works with a staff intervention specialist to create a personalized plan with goals and a roadmap for reaching them.
• Father 365 Online Tool A smartphone-friendly online parenting resource developed to deliver essential parenting skills content to fathers, accessible via a dedicated web portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children with engaged fathers are 80% less likely to spend time in jail
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Greenville Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing QuickJobs training programs and scholarships for program participants seeking workforce certification.
• SC WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing job training, scholarships (including Workforce Scholarship), and employment services.
• Department of Social Services (DSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner referring fathers to programs, establishing child support orders, and collaborating on responsible fatherhood initiatives.
• Greenville Family CourtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCourt partner that orders fathers to Jobs Not Jail program as alternative to incarceration for child support non-payment.
• Spartanburg Family CourtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCourt partner that orders fathers to Jobs Not Jail program as alternative to incarceration for child support non-payment.
• Probation and ParoleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLegal partner referring individuals to programs and coordinating with alternative sentencing options.
• Child Support EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner helping fathers navigate child support system, establish payment plans, and avoid incarceration.
• Goodwill IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing employment services and support for program participants.
• Salvation ArmymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial funding partner in 2000 for the Spartanburg community partnership under its umbrella, contributing to the formation of UFC.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing housing resources and support for fathers and families.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing recreational programs and family support services.
• Urban League of the UpstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner focused on economic empowerment and workforce development.
• Spartanburg Regional HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing health education and services for fathers.
• Law Offices of Maurice McnabminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal partner providing pro bono legal services and education about the legal system.
• SC Centers For Equal JusticeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal aid partner providing free legal services and education to fathers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Goodwill Industries of the Upstate: Regional Goodwill affiliate that is itself a UFC community partner, providing employment services and support for program participants. Comparable mission around workforce reentry for disadvantaged populations in the same Upstate South Carolina geography.
• YMCA of Greenville: Regional community-services peer that is a UFC community partner offering family and recreational programs. Both organizations deliver community-based family support services in the same Upstate South Carolina footprint.
• Urban League of the Upstate: UFC community partner focused on economic empowerment and workforce development for African American families in the Upstate region. Operates adjacent programs in employment, housing, and family stability.
• Salvation Army of the Upstate: Initially housed the Spartanburg Fatherhood Program that later became UFC. Continues to deliver community-based family and social services in the same geographic market.
• Phillis Wheatley Association: Originally housed the Greenville Fatherhood Program that became UFC. Continues to provide community-based family services in Greenville with overlapping target population of low-income families.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County: UFC community partner providing housing resources for fathers and families. Operates in the same Upstate South Carolina market with overlapping family-stability mission.

Broad incumbents

• National Fatherhood Initiative: National nonprofit promoting father involvement through resource development, training, and public awareness campaigns. A thought leader and capacity-building peer for community-based fatherhood programs like UFC.
• National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse: Federal resource hub supporting responsible fatherhood programs through research, training materials, and program standards. Operates in the same programmatic space as UFC's fatherhood curriculum.

Direct peers

• SC Center for Fathers and Families: UFC's parent organization and statewide umbrella for responsible fatherhood programs in South Carolina. Operates other regional fatherhood coalitions across the state, sharing curriculum, funding relationships, and program model.
• United Way of Greenville County: Major UFC funder and convener of family-supporting nonprofits in the Upstate region. Operates overlapping community initiatives on poverty, family stability, and workforce development that complement UFC's work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/upstatefatherhoodcoalition

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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