The Work Beneath the Surface: What We Heard at Our Fatherhood Program Graduation
described. It was the willingness of the people in the room to acknowledge that growth begins when we accept responsibility for how […]
Co-Parenting Through Breast Cancer: How Fathers Can Show Up
A mother receives a breast cancer diagnosis. But the school bus still comes in the morning. Homework still needs to be checked. […]
Does Philanthropy Have the Attention Span to Focus on Boys AND Men, Including Fathers?
A 15-year-old boy who needs a mentor, academic support, exposure to careers, and protection from justice-system involvement has a very different set […]
What We Honor, Grows: Why Fathers Need Appreciation, Too
For years, conversations about fatherhood have understandably focused on getting fathers to step up. Stay. Provide. Engage. Participate. Parent. These expectations matter, […]
The Census Can Count Households But Struggles to See Fathers
The Census Bureau has demonstrated that complicated family relationships can be measured when we decide they are worth measuring. But America has […]
Thirty Years After Welfare Reform (PRWORA), America Still Hasn’t Decided What It Believes About Fathers
Thirty years after PRWORA, the responsible fatherhood field has matured far beyond its original policy frame. The work is no longer simply […]
5 Ways Co-Parents Can Build Hope in Their Children
Some of us were raised to keep family business in the house. Some were taught to pray about it and keep going. […]
When Navigating Social Commentary and Being of Service Collide
You can find thousands of people who agree with almost anything. Once you find them, technology will help you find more of […]
When Child Support Doesn’t Reach the Child
A new report examines child support “pass-through,” a policy that determines whether child support collected from a noncustodial parent actually reaches a […]
What Does Cohabitation Data Tell Us About Fathers and the Success Sequence?
The Success Sequence largely focuses on milestones — education, work, marriage, and children. But families live in the gray areas around those […]
AI Is My Parents’ DOS: What Happens When Age Meets Technological Evolution
Some people are asking whether AI should continue developing, as though humanity still has a realistic choice between an AI world and […]