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Effectively involving fathers in protecting and parenting their children sometimes presents unique challenges and may require special strategies. Find related organizations and tips and resources for engaging fathers in caring for their children.
The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (HHS) User Manual Series (2006)
Discusses the opportunities and unique challenges for effectively involving fathers in case planning and service provision.
Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative
An initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this Federal resource site provides links to resources on a number of topics related to fatherhood.
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Captures information about research findings, promising practices, and emerging lessons from the field and helps key audiences translate that knowledge into policies and practices that make a difference for fathers, children, families, and communities.
National Fatherhood Initiative
Works to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.
40+ Top Fatherhood Resources (PDF - 542 KB)
Annie E. Casey Foundation & JustPartners (2011)
Provides a snapshot of web-based materials including field-shaping research and information sites, practical tools, and program guidance for the important work of responsible fatherhood.
20 Long Distance Activities for Dads at a Distance
The National Long Distance Relationship Building Institute (2001)
Fun and creative activities you can share with your child(ren) at a distance.
Are You Ready for Fatherhood?
About Fatherhood
Rates a man's emotional readiness to become a father.
Caring Dads
Offers intervention to fathers; trains communities in engaging, assessing, and intervening with high-risk men; and conducts research to improve outcomes.
Fatherhood Organizations | |
Series Title: | Related Organizations Lists |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 0KB) |
Year Published: | 2011 - 5 pages |
A resource directory listing of national organizations that provide information & resources for and about fathers & their important role in families and the lives of children. |
Fathering Activities
FatherWork, Brigham Young University
Activities for fathers categorized by eight different stages in the child's life.
Fathers for Life: Strengthening Families and Fatherhood: Children of Fathers in the Criminal Justice System
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, & Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (2011)
Provides a series of training materials and articles that include manuals for professional development, technical assistance, and intervention. The website's goal is to encourage and support positive relationships in families with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children of incarcerated fathers or fathers on probation or parole.
Finding Your Way: Guides for Fathers in Child Protection Cases. | |
Author(s): | National Quality Improvement Center on Non-Resident Fathers and the Child Welfare System. |
Availability: | Download (PDF - 15,811KB) |
Year Published: | 2011 - 30 pages |
Studies have shown that increased father engagement in children's lives results in better outcomes for children and families. This series of short guides provide important tips for non-custodial fathers involved in child protection cases, focusing on issues such as the father's legal rights, child support and courtroom etiquette. They include information written specifically for fathers on how they can be active participants in their children's case and successfully navigate the protection system. (Author abstract) |
How Well Am I Doing as My Daughter's Father?
Dads and Daughters (2006)
Online quiz for dads.
Maps for Dads: A Guide to Taking Care of Your New Baby (PDF - 261 KB)
Texas Office of the Attorney General (2005)
Includes prenatal information and preparing for the baby's arrival, helping the mother and how to care for the baby, bonding and attachment, and legal and financial issues. Also available in Spanish. (PDF - 152 KB)
Relationship Work
FatherWork, Brigham Young University
Describes seven categories of relationship work that help build a caring and supportive father-child relationship.
Resources for Dads
National Fatherhood Initiative
Programs, brochures, articles, and other resources to become a better father.
Top 10 Ways to Balance Life and Work
About Fatherhood
Resources for fathers to help make more time, and better time, with the family.
Ways to Be a Great Father
First Things First (2006)
Includes flexibility, affection, togetherness, health, expectations, real, satisfaction.
What Fathers Contribute to Child Development (PDF - 34 KB)
Texas Cooperative Extension (2000)
A father's effect on children's cognitive and social development.