Resources from Children's Bureau Express on Fathers
- Bridging the Child Welfare System and Father-Focused Services
- Community Roundtable on Responsible Fatherhood
- The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
- Involving Dads in Family Group Decision-Making
- Father Involvement in the Illinois Integrated Assessment Program
- Fathers as Resources in Families Involved in the Child Welfare System
Program Logic Model for the Improvement of Outcomes for Children in the Child Welfare System as a Result of Father Involvement
We have developed a Program Logic Model for the Improvement of Outcomes for Children in the Child Welfare System as a Result of Father Involvement. This conceptual model is based upon our comprehensive review of the available research, and displays the ideal model service program, with the goal of developing knowledge about how non-resident fathers and paternal kin impact child safety, permanency, and well being. To view the logic model, click here.
Presentation Material
- Engaging Fathers in Child Welfare Proceedings, November 2010
- QIC NRF Grantees, October 14-15, 2010
- Colorado Springs Site Presentation, October 14, 2010
- Engaging Non-Resident Fathers, 2010
- NFI Tasks & Deliverables, 2010
- Tarrant County, Texas QIC-NRF: Seattle Conference, October 14-15, 2010
- Fathers Engagement Project Team Washington, October 14, 2010
Materials on Father Involvement
In the link below, you'll find a page of links to reports, fact sheets, articles, and other materials addressing father involvement issues. Please check back periodically, as new material will be added to this page from time-to-time.
Click here for: Materials on Father Involvement
Recent U.S. DHHS Studies on Father Engagement
December 2006 federal Issue Brief, "Child Welfare Casework With Nonresident Fathers of Children in Foster Care", please click here
April 2006 federal Report, "What About the Dads", please click here
2008 federal Report, "More About the Dads", please click here
Other Literature and Resources
Below you will find a QIC NRF selected resource list that includes available literature on fathers in child welfare. Written materials cover issues relating to law and policy, programs and practice, evaluation and research.
Legislation on Non-Resident Fathers
The National Conference of State Legislatures has prepared summaries of current and proposed state laws on several topics relevant to non-resident fathers.
- Putative Father Registries Current Legislation
- Putative Father Registries Pending Legislation
- Identification, Notification, and Engagement Current Legislation
- Identification, Notification and Engagement Pending Legislation
- Definitions of "Parent" and Related Variations
Summit Reports
- Highlights from the Research Summit (PDF 1.7MB)
- Highlights from the Policy Roundtable (PDF 2.5MB)
- Highlights from the Practice Learning Summit (PDF 2.6MB)
