Related Links

Several national organizations are now conducting research and/or providing technical assistance on fatherhood-related issues. Here is a basic starter kit of resources:

• Center on Fathers, Families and Public Policy
  Examines the legal and social support systems available to never married, low-skilled, low-income men who wish to remain active, contributing members of their families.
  312.338.0900
  
  
• Father-to-Father/FatherNet
  National effort to unite men in the task of being a strong and positive force in their children’s lives. FatherNet includes research, policy and opinion documents to inform users about the factors that support and hinder men’s involvement in the lives of children.
  612.626.1212
  
  
• The Fatherhood Project®/Families and Work Institute
  National research and education project that is examining the future of fatherhood and developing ways to support men’s involvement in childrearing. Its books, films, consultation, seminars, and training all present practical strategies to support fathers and mothers in their parenting roles.
  212.465.2044
  
  
• Fatherhood USA/SCETV
  Starter kit of books and web sites focused on fatherhood and written in accessible language for both parents and practitioners.
  803.737.3397
  
  
• Institute for Responsible Fatherhood and Family Revitalization
  Home-based grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging fathers to become involved in the lives of their children in a loving, compassionate, and nurturing way.
  202.293.4420
  
  
• National Center for Fathering
  Conducts research and develops practical resources to strengthen community-based efforts addressing the need for better fathering.
  800.593.DADS (593.3237)
  
  
• National Center for Strategic Non-Profit Planning and Community Leadership
  Offers skill-building workshops for practitioners working with young fathers; uses Fatherhood Development curriculum developed by Public/Private Ventures (P/PV).
  202.822.6725
  
  
• National Center on Fathers and Families (NCOFF)
  NCOFF’s mission is to improve the life chances of children and efficacy of families through positive father involvement, particularly for children and families experiencing hardship.
  215.573.5500
  
  
• National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI)
  Conducts public awareness campaigns promoting responsible fatherhood, organizes conferences and community fatherhood forums, provides resource material to organizations seeking to establish support programs for fathers, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and disseminates informational material to men seeking to become more effective fathers.
  301.948.0599
  
  
• National Fathers’ Network
  National Fathers’ Network is dedicated to providing support and resources for fathers and families of children with special needs.
  425-747-4004, ext. 218
  
  
• National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families
  Membership organization for agencies working with fathers in fragile families.
  800.34NPNFF (346.7633)