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.