This InfoSheet presents research findings from the 2006 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services study, What About the Dads? Child Welfare Agencies' Efforts to Identify, Locate, and Involve Nonresident Fathers, which was conducted by the Urban Institute with the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. Based on this research, it offers ways in which caseworkers can locate and work with fathers to get them involved with their children.
Until recently, the situation and capabilities ofunmarried parents, and unmarried fathers inparticular, were not well known. This infosheet presents findings from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, which helps to fill the gap in reliable data available to guide policies and practice relating to unmarried parents.
Many fathers are not aware of it, but playing with kids is very important. It teaches kids many things and has a vital impact on their development. According to research, children who have healthy, fun play with their dads strengthen the following traits: independence, self-control and self-discipline, self-esteem and emotional well-beiing, educational outcomes, socialization, and following reasonable rules. (Author abstract modified)
This information sheet provides advice on teaching children how to handle failures so they are not defeated by them but learn from them . It also contains a list of topics for further discussion as well as recommendations for books and movies.
This brief provides information on child support for fathers who have custody of their children. It begins by reviewing the definitions of physical and legal custody, and discussing the importance and implications of child support for fathers, for children, and for fathers' partners. Tables are then given that illustrate child support trends for custodial parents between 1993 and 2003 for both custodial mothers and custodial fathers. Data indicates: the percentage of custodial mothers who had child support agreements or awards increased from 59.8% in 1993 to 64.2% in 2003, while the…
This policy brief reviews research findings on the impact economic stability and employment have on father involvement. Research results are provided that address the negative effects of unemployment, job insecurity, and economic instability on men's well-being; the impact of employment status and economic stability on resident father and nonresident father involvement; job characteristics that impact father involvement; and direct and indirect effects of father unemployment and economic insecurity on children. Charts show overall trends in unemployment among men, and differences in father…
This fact sheet shares research findings on the characteristics and outcomes of single father custodial families. Research results are cited on the implications of single fatherhood for fathers, father involvement, and children. Charts are then provided illustrating overall trends in single fatherhood and differences in single fatherhood by subgroups, including socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and educational attainment. 2 tables, 5 figures, and 3 references.
This information sheet provides tips on how fathers can not only build relationships with their children but also build their self confidence through consistent, positive communication and encouragement. The sheet also contains a list of topics for further discussion as well as recommendations for books and movies.
The quality of parents' romantic relationship has important implications for a father's involvement with his child. Both the quality of the mother-father relationship and the level and type of father involvement are critical for children's positive development. This fact sheet discusses the implications and importance of relationship quality on the well-being of fathers not only in their role as parents but also in other areas of their lives as well as its impact on fathers' involvement with their children. (Author abstract)
The quality of the relationship between a mother and father is important for understanding their coparenting behavior (i.e., shared decision making about the well-being of a child). Research suggests that better mother-father relationships and higher quality coparenting relationships go hand in hand, and the quality of each of these relationships is important for children's well-being. This fact sheet discusses the importance and implications of couple relationship quality for father' coparenting. (Author abstract)
