Home
/
Research Brief
/
To Be There, or Not to Be There: How Fathers’ Presence at the Birth Shapes the Paternity Establishment Decision

To Be There, or Not to Be There: How Fathers’ Presence at the Birth Shapes the Paternity Establishment Decision

By: Cynthia Osborne

This brief examines the effects of fathers in Texas who are absent from the birth and fathers who are present but choose not to establish paternity.

Download (PDF)

Topics: Parenting support

Research Brief
|
11.03.25

State Policy Progress on Earned Income Tax Credits in 2025

State earned income tax credits (EITCs) provide financial support to low and moderate-income families, offering relief that can reduce poverty and improve economic stability. Research shows that access to supports such as EITCs can lead

Research Brief
|
10.28.25

How Do State Policy Choices Impact Family Resources?

The Policy Impact Calculator compares the level of resources available to a full-time working family across states. This interactive tool offers a self-guided tour of the substantial variation in state policy choices for working families

Research Brief
|
10.24.25

Low Pay, No Matter the Path for Early Childhood Educators: Findings from North Texas

Early childhood educators are vital to shaping the development of young children, but despite the significant responsibility of nurturing young learners, many educators earn wages that fall far below a living wage. In this brief,

To Be There, or Not to Be There: How Fathers’ Presence at the Birth Shapes the Paternity Establishment Decision

Related

State Policy Progress on Earned Income Tax Credits in 2025

How Do State Policy Choices Impact Family Resources?

Low Pay, No Matter the Path for Early Childhood Educators: Findings from North Texas

Follow us: