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The NRFC Library is a collection of materials to build a knowledge base around fathers, fatherhood, and operating a Responsible Fatherhood program. It also houses all resources created by the NRFC, including fact sheets, PSAs, and past webinars.

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Journal Article

Family Flexibility in Response to Economic Conditions: Fathers' Involvement in Child-Care Tasks.

Recession-related increases in men's child care are well documented, but supporting evidence describes the last several decades of the 20th century. Changes in family life and in the association between families' economic conditions and the macro economy provide reason to question the continued…

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Fact Sheet

Parenting From Prison: A Co-Parenting Guide For Divorced And Separated Parents.

Divorce is a stressful process for families. One parent being incarcerated further complicates several aspects of the family relationship, such as communication, custody arrangements, child support, and relationship maintenance. This guide is part of a series aimed at helping families in which parents are separated or divorcing and who share parenting responsibilities for children.

Fact Sheet

Just the Facts, Jack.

When dads spend time with their kids from the very beginning and work to keep close feelings between them, good things happen to the kids. This resource provides tips for new fathers to engage and bond with their newborn.

Fact Sheet

Consejos Para Papas de Ninos en Edad Preescolar.

Estos consejos en español ofrecen orientación sobre las formas en que los padres pueden entender a su niño en edad preescolar, fomentar el desarrollo de su hijo, y participar en la vida de su niño en edad preescolar.

This tip card offers guidance on ways in which dads can understand their preschooler, foster their child's development, and be involved in their preschooler's life.

Fact Sheet

Consejos Para Papas de Preadolescentes.

Estos consejos en español ofrecen orientación sobre las formas en que los padres pueden apoyar y participar en las vidas de sus hijos preadolescentes.

This Spanish tip card offers guidance on ways in which dads can be supportive of and involved with their pre-teen children.

Fact Sheet

8 Facts About American Dads.

Fatherhood in America is changing. Today, fathers who live with their children are taking a more active role in caring for them and helping out around the house, and the ranks of single fathers have grown significantly in recent decades. At the same time, more and more children are growing up without a father in the home. The changing role of fathers has introduced new challenges as dads juggle the competing demands of family and work. Here are some key findings about fathers from Pew Research Center. (Author introduction modified)

Fatherhood Summit Session

Engaging Noncustodial Parents to Improve Outcomes for Children: Findings from Research and Practice

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nationally, about 80 percent of noncustodial parents (NCPs) are fathers. Programs often need guidance on how to meet the needs of NCPs. In 2018, the Administration for Children and Families released impact findings from Parents and Children Together (PACT), a rigorous study of four Responsible Fatherhood (RF) grantees funded from 2011-2015. This landmark research highlights fatherhood program approaches to engage fathers, encourage responsible parenting, and ultimately, improve outcomes for children. Drawing upon the PACT study, the panel described…

Fact Sheet

Tip Card for Dads of Preschoolers.

This tip card offers guidance on ways in which dads can understand their preschooler, foster their child's development, and be involved in their preschooler's life.

Fact Sheet

Tip Cards for Dads of Pre-Teens

This tip card offers guidance on ways in which dads can be supportive of and involved with their pre-teen children.

Fact Sheet

Tip Card for Dads of School Age Children.

This tip card offers dads guidance on how to support and encourage the growth and development of their school age children.

Fact Sheet

Tip Card for New Dads

This tip card offers new dads guidance on how to be involved in their child’s life from birth.