Category: Fatherhood

Fathers Incorporated’s Response to NAFSCE’s Healing the Growing Divide

Fathers Incorporated (FI) commends the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) for its recent statement on healing the growing divide through equitable family, school, and community partnerships.

Understanding Fatherhood and the Ideation of Suicide

Suicide is a serious and complex issue that affects many individuals and families worldwide. Fatherhood, being a role that comes with immense responsibilities and pressures, can also contribute to mental health challenges and suicidal ideation.

The Impact of Shame and Guilt on Father Absence

Father absence has become a growing concern in our society. With research suggesting that children growing up without fathers are more likely to experience negative outcomes such as behavioral problems, poor academic performance, and increased risk of substance abuse and mental health issues.

Fathers Incorporated to host 7th Graduation of 40 Black Dads on the Heels of the Death of Tyre Nichols

“It is unfortunate that this particular celebration will take place after the nation watched the released video of the murder of Tyre Nichols. While we celebrate the accomplishment of our dads, we also have mourn the death of yet another Black Man who happen to be the father of a 4-year-old son.”

Long-Standing Georgia Law Stands Between Fatherhood and Children

Long-Standing Georgia Law Stands Between Fatherhood and Children. Legitimation is a policy that determines the legal status of non-married fathers in relation to his child. When children are legitimized, fathers have the right and authority to make decisions in support of their well-being. In all states but Georgia, legitimation for non-married fathers is determined at the time of paternity.

Fathers Incorporated is appointed to Biden’s National Parents and Families Engagement Council

“We are honored to play a part in this critical work. It is also incredible that Fathers Incorporated will play a role in ensuring that the voices of dads are a relevant and necessary part of the conversation when talking about our children’s education.”