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Resources
| A wide variety of resources were made available to participants in the National
Head Start Institute on Father Involvement. To view these materials, or to visit
related Web sites, click on the links below.
The materials referenced on this site have been developed by a variety of
governmental and non-governmental organizations and may be of use in promoting
partnerships in a variety of areas. INSTITUTE MATERIALS The following resources are available from the Head Start Information and Publication Center. To order copies, or to check out the many other resource available to Head Start programs, visit www.headstartinfo.org. Building Blocks for Father Involvement ORGANIZATIONS AND WEB SITES Sample newsletter available online; contact Patrick Mitchell for yearly subscription
Boot Camp For New Dads (BCND), formed in 1990 to help new fathers "hit the ground crawling", is rapidly developing into a national support network for men confronting the realities of fatherhood. This Web site covers issues from Immediate Concerns such as Forming a New Family and The Challenges New Moms Present to Hands on Tips on how to care for yourself, mom and the baby.
Center for Successful Fathering The Center for Successful Fathering was founded in 1995 by Dr. Ron Klinger as a response to the growing number of children who were growing up without a father in their lives.
The Center on Fathers, Families, and Public Policy The Center on Fathers, Families, and Public Policy (CFFPP) is a nationally-focused public policy organization conducting policy research, technical assistance, training, litigation and public education in order to focus attention on the barriers faced by never-married, low-income fathers and their families.
Family and Corrections Network Family and Corrections Network (FCN) is an organization for and about families of prisoners. It offers information, training and technical assistance on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, prison visiting, incarcerated fathers and mothers, hospitality programs, keeping in touch, returning to the community, the impact of the justice system on families, and prison marriage.
Family Support America promotes family support as the nationally recognized movement to strengthen and support families and places the principles of family support practice at the heart of every setting in which children and families are present.
The Fatherhood Project, Families and Work Institute The Fatherhood Project® is a national research and education project that is examining the future of fatherhood and developing ways to support men’s involvement in child rearing. Its books, films, consultation, seminars, and training all present practical strategies to support fathers and mothers in their parenting roles.
The Fathers Network advocates for and provides resources and support to all men who have children with special needs through developing a database of fathers, support and mentoring programs, newsletters, and curriculum materials; providing technical assistance to organizations and agencies so their services are increasingly "father friendly"; sponsoring local, regional, and national conferences. Printed and web materials are available in English and Spanish and other languages whenever possible.
The National Center for Fathering The Center’s goal is to help men be better fathers. Most fathers who use this site are looking for practical tips and suggestions on how to improve their fathering of teens, school-aged children, adult children and grandchildren.
The mission of the National Partnership for Community Leadership (NPCL) is to improve the governance and administration of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and strengthen community leadership through family and neighborhood empowerment. This Web site provides details about NPCL's programs and services, and the public and customized workshops offered by NPCL to help community-based organizations and public agencies better serve young, low-income single fathers and fragile families.
National Center on Fathers and Families The National Center on Fathers and Families (NCOFF) is an interdisciplinary policy research center. NCOFF is dedicated to research and practice that expands the knowledge base on father involvement and family development, and that informs policy designed to improve the well-being of children.
National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute The National Latino Fatherhood is part of Vital Interagency Technological Access Links for Families Network (VFNet); a consortium of more than 50 organizations located in the southeastern region of Los Angeles County. Its purpose is toto support communities through the coordination of programs and resources which will facilitate access to services designed to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and families.
National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families (NPNFF) The mission of the National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families, Inc. (NPNFF) is to build the profession of practitioners working to increase the responsible involvement of fathers in the lives of their children. It offers publications, conferences, training events, technical assistance, advocacy, collaboration with other fathers and families organizations, and networking opportunities.
National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) was founded in 1994 to lead a society-wide movement to confront the problem of father absence. NFI's mission is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. NFI works to accomplish this mission through: Educating and inspiring all people, especially fathers, through public awareness campaigns, research, resources and offers curricula, training, and technical assistance. Equipping and developing leaders of national, state, and community fatherhood
initiatives through curricula, training, and technical assistance.
United States Department of Health and Human Services Fatherhood Initiative The Department of Health and Human Services has developed a special initiative to support and strengthen the roles of fathers in families. This initiative is guided by the following principles: · All fathers can be important contributors to the well-being of their children. · Parents are partners in raising their children, even when they do not live in the same household. · The roles fathers play in families are diverse and related to cultural and community norms. · Men should receive the education and support necessary to prepare them for the responsibility of parenthood. · Government can encourage and promote father involvement through its programs and through its own workforce policies.
Resources for Programs Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies. The US Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that will have an unparalleled impact on the grant community.
Tribal Child Care Technical Assistance Center
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Research
Shows Importance of a Father’s Love (press release)
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