Fatherhood

Fathers play an important role in the lives of their children, families, and communities. Building on research that demonstrates the importance of father involvement in children’s lives and the changing role fathers play within families, organizations across the country have developed programs and services to support fathers.

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This brief describes the importance of taking a systems-level approach to supporting fathers in their communities.

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