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Fatherhood Resources
Effectively involving fathers in protecting and parenting their children sometimes presents unique challenges and may require special strategies. Find related organizations and tips and resources for engaging fathers in caring for their children.
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The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (HHS) User Manual Series (2006)
Discusses the opportunities and unique challenges for effectively involving fathers in case planning and service provision.
Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Initiative
An initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this Federal resource site provides links to resources on a number of topics related to fatherhood.
National Fatherhood Initiative
Works to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.
Fatherhood Organizations
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Contact information for organizations that provide information and resources for promoting father involvement in children's lives.
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10 Ways to Be a Better Dad
National Fatherhood Initiative (2006)
Provides tips on relationships, discipline, and activities to share with your family.
20 Long Distance Activities for Dads at a Distance
The National Long Distance Relationship Building Institute (2001)
Fun and creative activities you can share with your child(ren) at a distance.
Are You Ready for Fatherhood?
About Fatherhood
Rates a man's emotional readiness to become a father.
Fathering Activities
FatherWork, Brigham Young University
Activities for fathers categorized by eight different stages in the child's life.
How Well Am I Doing as My Daughter's Father?
Dads and Daughters (2006)
Online quiz for dads.
Info for Dads
National Fatherhood Initiative
Programs, brochures, articles, and other resources to become a better father.
Maps for Dads: A Guide to Taking Care of Your New Baby (PDF - 261 KB)
Texas Office of the Attorney General (2005)
Includes prenatal information and preparing for the baby's arrival, helping the mother and how to care for the baby, bonding and attachment, and legal and financial issues. Also available in Spanish. (PDF - 152 KB)
Relationship Work
FatherWork, Brigham Young University
Describes seven categories of relationship work that help build a caring and supportive father-child relationship.
Top 10 Ways to Balance Life and Work
About Fatherhood
Resources for fathers to help make more time, and better time, with the family.
Ways to Be a Great Father
First Things First (2006)
Includes flexibility, affection, togetherness, health, expectations, real, satisfaction.
What Fathers Contribute to Child Development (PDF - 34 KB)
Texas Cooperative Extension (2000)
A father's effect on children's cognitive and social development.
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