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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.

Use the search options provided below to find resources that you are interested in.

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Self-Reported Personal Challenges of Fathers in Responsible Fatherhood Programs.
Although the research literature has shown negative effects of low income fathers’ challenges on paternal involvement with children, there is little available information about the types of challenges that fathers enrolled in responsible fatherhood programs experience. Data about the types of…
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Research to Practice Brief: Working with Muslim Couples and Families.
This brief provides an overview of the history of Muslims in the United States and discusses cultural nuances to keep in mind when working with Muslim families. Drawing from experts in the field, it provides culturally appropriate tips for integration of healthy communication, conflict resolution, and parenting skills into existing service delivery models.
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The Voices of Fathers in Prison: Implications for Family Practice.
More than 1.5 million children have a father in prison, yet little is known about what fathers experience as parents while detained. The author describes common issues that more than 250 fathers have raised during 4-week fathering groups at a federal holding facility. Issues center on their concerns about how to interact with their children and with the mother(s) of their children. Suggestions for work with the fathers and, by extension, their family members are discussed. (Author abstract)

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