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Teen Fathers

The teen birth rate has continued to decline after peaking in 1991. Yet some teens are still becoming fathers at a young age.

Research indicates that this early fatherhood typically is unintended, regularly occurs outside of marriage, and has implications for teen fathers, their children, and their families.

Some key demographic differences shape who becomes a teenage father, as well as the consequences of being a teen father. Read More… (PDF - 132 KB)

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Community Partners are essential to developing and delivering programs that promote Responsible Fatherhood.

As a Community Partner you play an important role in improving the lives of fathers, families, and the community. The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) Web site can support you in this endeavor by providing program suggestions, best practice information, and information about funding opportunities. The tools on this can help you enhance current programs and develop new initiatives.

Topics for Community Partners

Collaboration Strategies - Information on how to effectively collaborate with existing Responsible Fatherhood programs, as well as how to build, maintain, and utilize your coalitions.
Program Development - Resources to support content development and operational assistance.
Program Evaluation - Resources to support programs developing and conducting effective evaluation