We keep having this conversation…yet the fatherhood field hasn’t consistently done the work to ensure that the policies reflect the need of fathers. As a result this is a storyline that keeps getting attention and raising the blood pressure of fathers who read it, yet not addressing a blanket solution that not only include policy change, but the resources to make sure these men don’t end up in these predicaments in the first place.
Posted by Fathers Incorporated
Fathers Incorporated (FI) is a national, non-profit organization working to build stronger families and communities through the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood. Established in 2004, FI has a unique seat at the national table, working with leaders in the White House, Congress, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Family Law, and the Responsible Fatherhood Movement. FI works collaboratively with organizations around the country to identify and advocate for social and legislative changes that lead to healthy father involvement with children, regardless of the father’s marital or economic status, or geographic location. From employment and incarceration issues, to child support and domestic violence, FI addresses long-standing problems to achieve long-term results for children, their families, the communities, and nation in which they live.