US Department of Health and Human ServicesGeneral National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse Information
Topics on this Page:
- What is the NRFC?
- I have a situation I am looking for help with (ex: establishing paternity, child support enforcement issues). Can the NRFC help me?
- What is the Online Library?
- What is the difference between the library and the publications that are listed on some pages?
- I want to look at a publication to use, but it costs money. I thought the NRFC didn't charge for its library holdings.
What is the NRFC?
The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) supports the Administration for Children and Families' Office of Family Assistance's efforts to assist States and communities to support Promoting Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage programs.
Primarily a tool for professionals operating Responsible Fatherhood programs, the NRFC provides access to print and electronic publications, timely information on fatherhood issues, and targeted resources that support Office of Family Assistance (OFA)-funded Promoting Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage grantees.
For more information, see About Us
I have a situation I am looking for help with (ex: establishing paternity, child support enforcement issues). Can the NRFC help me?
The NRFC is a research and informational source, primarily regarding program implementation. While some information we provide may be useful to you personally, we are not capable of properly addressing concerns of a more personal nature and cannot make recommendations for therapists, practitioners, or programs. Many agencies dealing with parental issues are local and we do not have any comprehensive listing of these agencies.
What is the Online Library?
The Online Library function of the NRFC Web site allows you to search the research and publications collected by and provided through the NRFC quickly and easily. These resources are selected because of their timeliness and their relevance to the Responsible Fatherhood field and are intended to supplement and enhance current and developing programs.
What is the difference between the library and the publications that are listed on some pages?
Library materials are available for free by downloading PDF files, or for a small copying cost. Publications are materials that are printed and stored at the Clearinghouse that exist in a finite supply and must be collected and shipped from storage when requested.
I want to look at a publication to use, but it costs money. I thought the NRFC didn't charge for its library holdings.
Some of the information that we present as a publication may be relevant to the fatherhood field, but only available through the company responsible for developing it. In these cases you may be redirected to their Web site to purchase the publication you are interested in. NRFC DOES NOT sponsor or maintain this separate site. The NRFC and its affiliated organizations are not responsible for the content, accuracy, legality or views represented on Web sites that may link to the NRFC. Reference to any specific commercial products, process, service, manufacturer, or company does not constitute its endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. Government, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).