This book explores fatherhood programs, funded by the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (FRPN), which advance knowledge and practice in the fathering field.
New Research on Parenting Programs for Low-Income Fathers synthesizes state-of-the-art findings and provides summaries of key implications for evidence-based practice. Focusing on helping low-income fathers, this volume includes research on how to engage mothers to support father-child contact and to successfully employ social media and online technology for practice. It offers findings on how to increase paternal engagement and parenting skills and to include fathers in policies and programs for children and families. Chapters also discuss future directions for research that encourages effective fatherhood practice.
This book is an excellent resource for therapists, social workers, fatherhood educators, fatherhood practitioners, and policy makers on how to inspire positive coparenting and healthy partner relationships.