The importance of fathers in the healthy development of children

Written for caseworkers and other professionals working in child protective services, this manual provides information about the impact that fathers have on their children's lives, and offers practical advice on engaging fathers in assessment, case planning, and services when children have been abused. The first section outlines what is known about the relationship between fathers and their children's health and welfare, including the role of fathers in the occurrence and prevention of abuse. The second section provides guidance on fatherhood programs, presents examples of existing programs, and outlines various federal fatherhood initiatives. Read more... Abstract: Written for caseworkers and other professionals working in child protective services, this manual provides information about the impact that fathers have on their children's lives, and offers practical advice on engaging fathers in assessment, case planning, and services when children have been abused. The first section outlines what is known about the relationship between fathers and their children's health and welfare, including the role of fathers in the occurrence and prevention of abuse. The second section provides guidance on fatherhood programs, presents examples of existing programs, and outlines various federal fatherhood initiatives Content: Purpose and overview -- Fathers and their impact on children's well-being -- Fathers and their impact on child maltreatment -- Effective fathering -- Fathers and initial assessment and investigation -- Fathers and case planning -- Services for fathers -- Fatherhood programs -- Federal fatherhood initiatives.