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Matthew Stagner, Executive Director of Chapin Hall, presented research that dispels the myth that low-income fathers are not involved with their children. Other panelists discussed characteristics of effective father engagement programs and how Georgia established a statewide fatherhood initiative that includes local programs and the cooperation of state agencies.
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An increasing portion of lower class men have children in more than one relationship. These men, which I term dual fathers, are poorly understood by researchers. Based on 62 interviews with low-income fathers, this project elucidates the beliefs, behaviors, and fathering identities of dual fathers. I find that all low-income fathers tend to adapt a "father figure" rather than a "father" definition offathering responsibility. I also find that fathers tend to self-identify as responsible fathers, despitevarying definitions of responsibility. (Author abstract)
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Money Habitudes II is a simple but powerful tool to help young adults talk about money. This version is geared towards people age 18-25 and is typically used with the military, college students and young adults starting work and living more independently. The award-winning decks of cards are easy to use and provide new insights in a fun, game-like format. They can be used by professionals and non-professionals when working with individuals, couples or groups. Often used as an introductory exercise or icebreaker, they also work well as a standalone activity or as a module within a larger…
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Research Connections conducted a comprehensive search of its collection for resources focused on father involvement in early childhood programs. This Key Topic Resource List includes an overview of the topic and listing of selected resources. While research on this topic is still emerging, resources of various types including reports and papers, fact sheets and briefs, summaries, and reviews are included. (Author abstract)
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The authors have developed a framework for thinking about what kinds of services and programs would be appropriate for separating fathers (which can apply to mothers as well). These fall into three key domains: facilitating fathers' parenting and their adaptation to structural changes affecting the entire family, the process of emotional and legal separation from a partner/significant other or spouse, and their individual emotional and psycho-social needs. This framework was presented as a research poster in October 2008 at the Father Involvement 2008 Diversity, Visibility, Community…
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This poster, presented at Father Involvement 2008, Diversity Visibility Community is a visual representation of a conceptual framework for orienting services for separated and divorced fathers. (Author abstract)
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This article is the second part of a two-part series on reform to engage non-resident fathers in child welfare proceedings. The first part appeared in the August 2008 issue of Child CourtWorks and addressed individual obstacles and institutional barriers to engaging nonresident fathers. This part provides specific suggestions for improvement of the system. (Author abstract)
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This article is the first part of a two-part series on reform to engage non-resident fathers in child welfare proceedings. It addresses individual obstacles and institutional barriers to engaging nonresident fathers.
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This tool is intended to help assess the degree to which child welfare agencies and organizations encourage father involvement in the activities and programs they offer.
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The paper, 'Engaging fathers in child and family services: participation, perceptions and good practice' describes father participation in selected Stronger Families and Communities Strategy (SFCS) 2004-2009 programs and services. The SFCS is an initiative of Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). As part of the themed study component of the national evaluation of the SFCS, the report explores fathers' engagement with child and family services.
The study found: fathers were involved in a diverse range of services,…
