Fatherhood
Child support programs are uniquely positioned to serve fathers because child support workers have direct contact with noncustodial fathers and can connect them to fatherhood-related programs and services. Fatherhood programs help remove barriers that prevent noncustodial fathers from paying child support and engaging with their children. States with programs in place to help low-income fathers find more stable and better paying jobs find that fathers are able to pay child support more consistently and become more involved parents.
Effective collaboration between child support and fatherhood programs is essential in promoting child well-being and better child support outcomes.
Top Fatherhood Resources
Improving Child Support Outcomes through Employment Programs
Published: August 23, 2012Focuses on how the child support program can coordinate with employment programs to help noncustodial parentsWork-Oriented Programs for Noncustodial Parents
Published: March 1, 2014States with work-oriented programs for noncustodial parents with active child support agency involvementChild Support and Parenting Time: Improving Coordination to Benefit Children
Published: August 5, 2013Highlights states and counties that coordinate establishing child support orders and parenting time agreementsEconomic Stability
Published: June 19, 2011This fact sheet connects parents to resources that can help them achieve and maintain economic stability- View More Resources >
Last Reviewed: April 19, 2016