ICONIQ Impact Unveils Boys & Men Co-Lab Aiming to Mobilize $30 Million for Community, Fatherhood, and Education in the U.S.
New collaborative philanthropy fund pairs its founding donors with ICONIQ Impact to support 18 organizations helping boys and men nationwide build stronger […]
Responsible Fatherhood Requires More Than Responsibility
Presence and consistency matter. Healthy father involvement can change a child’s life trajectory. But as a sociologist working in father engagement, I […]
When Violence Falls, Black Mayors Deserve a Fair Hearing
My work with Fathers Incorporated keeps bringing me back to the families behind the findings. A child needs dependable adults and a […]
Fatherhood Has Evolved. Our Systems Must Evolve With It.
In front of a room full of fathers, practitioners, government representatives, community organizations, and family-serving professionals, I leaned into discomfort and told […]
When Child Welfare Looks for Family, Does It Look for Dad’s Side?
When we overlook a father, we can overlook a child’s connection to grandparents, siblings, cousins, and other people whose care may matter […]
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 […]
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 […]