Around the Regions

HHS and its Regional Offices are working to coordinate fatherhood activities throughout the states and have sponsored a variety of forums to bring together local public and private organizations and individuals to support fathers' involvement in their families and communities.

Additionally a growing number of states have state-wide fatherhood initiatives. Information on some of the private and public sector state-wide activities are provided for each region.  Note that the designation “State of” or “Commonwealth of” means that the fatherhood initiative is a function of a State office or agency.  State-wide initiatives without that designation have been initiated and implemented by the private sector.  Such private initiatives are primarily funded through the private sector, but may also receive some state funding.

To find out what’s happening in the area of fatherhood, as it relates to HHS programs, initiatives, and responsibilities and other activities in each region, please contact the designated regional HHS staff.  You can click on the map below or the list of HHS Regions to jump to a particular Region.

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Regional Directors:  http://www.hhs.gov/iga/regions.html

State Child Support Offices:  http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.htm#exta

Past Activities

“Around the Regions” from 2005.

“Around the Regions” from 2004.

“Around the Regions” from 2003.

“Around the Regions” from 2002.

Additional information on grants and projects supporting fatherhood activities are profiled in the federal guidance developed by six federal departments, Meeting the Challenge:  What the Federal Government Can Do to Support Responsible Fatherhood Efforts. (See especially State Websites and Statewide Initiatives) from 2001.

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