Category: Fatherhood Work
5 Critical Policy Changes to Remove Legal and Economic Barriers Faced by Black Fathers
We believe – and it’s supported by the “Breaking the Chains” report – that Black fathers are fighting to stay involved with their children even while contending with barriers that many never face. Some of the most important support we can provide involves not only helping fathers navigate the hurdles but eliminating them from the path for fathers now and in the future. The reforms and policy directives outlined above move us in that direction.
When Fatherhood Requires a Court Order: What Georgia Must Fix Now
For the first time in years, lawmakers gathered publicly to confront an issue many Georgians have never even heard of—legitimation.
The Maze of Fatherhood: Why Georgia Must Reform Legitimation Now
In Georgia, a child born to unmarried parents is not automatically granted the legal right to both parents. While this may come as a surprise to many, to the thousands of fathers served by Fathers Incorporated, it’s a harsh and often heartbreaking reality.
Built to Serve, Not to Indulge
When a father reaches out to us, we don’t hand him a quick fix. We invite him into a process. That process is not punishment — it’s preparation. It’s our way of making sure we’re giving the right help, to the right person, in the right way. It’s how we protect the integrity of what we offer because what we do is sacred. We are, quite literally, in the business of changing lives.
Where’s Dad? Rethinking Absence, Accountability, and Access
Yet, the truth behind father absence is multifaceted, woven intricately through voluntary choices, systemic barriers, trauma, and deeply entrenched societal narratives.
The Cost of Silence: What Happens When We Can’t Say the Words That Define the Work
This DEI language shift is not the end of the work. It’s a test of how well we understand it. The people most affected by injustice, poverty, and instability do not benefit from our frustration. They benefit from our ability to adapt and continue serving.
Gratitude for the Viral Coverage of Our Fatherhood Program Graduation
This viral moment, which reached nearly 4 million potential impressions when we shared it on social media, but has since topped 9.7 million, didn’t happen overnight. It results from 20 years of unwavering commitment, love, and labor poured into the lives of fathers and families across Metro Atlanta and beyond.
Federal Grants Offer Powerful New Opportunities to Strengthen Fathers, Families, and Futures
Three new federal grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could mark a transformative moment for fatherhood and family-serving organizations across the nation.
The Road We Often Miss: A Fatherhood Reflection From the Rural Side of the Map
When we talk about fathers, the dominant narrative orbits cities. Urban policy. Metropolitan data. Inner-city challenges. But I learned early in my work that fatherhood doesn’t look a particular way. Rural fathers carry the same love and pain as urban dads — and the same hunger to be present for their children.
Silence Is Complicity: A Call to Action for Philanthropic Foundations
If foundations claim to support communities, then they must demonstrate that commitment through action. Nonprofits are the backbone of social progress, and their survival should not be left to chance. Now is the time for philanthropy to step up, speak out, and ensure that the organizations dedicated to improving lives can continue their work.
The Life and Legacy of Lawrence Wilbon: A Brother’s Remembrance
Writing this feels impossible, yet necessary, because Lawrence deserves words that honor the man he was, even if they fall short of the mark. This is for you, L. This is The Death of the L.
What the Child Support Rule Change Means for Fathers and the Work of Fathers Incorporated
The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) has made a groundbreaking decision to allow Federal Financial Participation (FFP) under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act to fund employment and training services for noncustodial parents. This shift represents an innovative approach to solving long-standing challenges in child support compliance, focusing on empowering noncustodial parents through employment opportunities and supportive services.
Fathers Incorporated’s 5th Annual “Home for the Holidads” Program
Fathers Incorporated’s Home for the Holidads fills a critical gap by focusing on the children who are most affected by their parent’s absence.
Shattering Myths: Why Black Men’s Votes Matter in Shaping the Future
Historically, Black men have been deeply engaged in the fight for civil rights and political representation.
Today, I Lost My Father Again: The Legacy of Good Times’ James Evans on Black Boys
Amidst the challenges, there was one constant: James Evans, played by John Amos. For many Black children, particularly those growing up in father-absent homes, James Evans was more than a character.