Intergenerational learning-The behaviors of young parents are influenced by intergenerational beliefs and practices within their families of origin. A Review of the Literature summarizes key findings about fathers' involvement in their children's lives and recommends research, practice, and policy actions. Predictors of Father and Father Figure Involvement in Pre-Kindergarten Head Start summarizes the methods and findings of a research study on the effects of a father involvement intervention program implemented in a Head Start program and presents implications for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. A Review of the Literature discusses research on the impact of fathers' presence on child development. The NHSA MaFI core values are in line with those of the Head Start Bureau.
All fathers can be contributors to the well-being of their children.
Parents are partners in raising their children, even when they don't live in the same households. Fathers play diverse roles that are related to cultural and community norms. Men should receive the education and support necessary to prepare them for the responsibility of fatherhood. Model Initiatives- descriptions of successful father involvement strategies implemented by individual Head Start programs. Fatherhood Curriculum -links to materials developed by other organizations.