National Fatherhood Initiative
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National Fatherhood Initiative’s mission is to improve the well being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. We accomplish our mission through:
Articles by National Fatherhood Initiative
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10 Ways to Be a Better Dad
1. Respect Your Children's Mother One of the best things a father can do for his children is to respect their mother....
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The Father Factor
Father Factor in Poverty Children in father-absent homes are five times more likely to be poor. In 2002, 7.8 percent...
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Pop's Culture
Executive Summary A telephone survey of 701 American men selected to be representative of American fathers age 18 and...
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With This Ring
Executive Summary A national telephone survey of 1,503 Americans age 18 and older conducted late in 2003 and early in...
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Family Structure, Father Closeness, and Drug Abuse
This report examines the relationships between adolescent drug use and the types of family structures in which...
Topics: Teen Years (13-19) | The Importance of Fathers -
Family Structure, Father Closeness, and Delinquency
This report examines the relationships between adolescent delinquency and the types of family structures in which...
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What a Girl Wants
Why did you choose to do a book specifically about dads and daughters and not “sons” or “children”? As a...
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Work/Family Balance for Dads...for Moms
Children need involved, responsible, and committed fathers. They also need the same from their mothers. But what happens...
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Dads and Dental Health
Fathers play an important role in maintaining their children’s health, and that includes dental health. February is...
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Helping Dads Helps the Bottom Line
Children have a tremendous need for fathers to nurture and guide them into adulthood. The key factor, however, is time....
Topics: Perfecting Fatherhood
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