The mission of the National Center for Fathering is to inspire and equip men to be better fathers. In response to a dramatic trend towards fatherlessness in America, the Center was founded in 1990 by Dr. Ken Canfield to conduct research on fathers and fathering, and to develop practical resources to prepare dads for nearly every fathering situation. In a typical year, well over one-third of these children won't even see their dad.
Research shows that the costs of fatherlessness are high.
Unfortunately, even when a father is physically present in the home, he may be emotionally absent. Often, men don't know how to effectively involve themselves in the lives of their children. Any review of the current public discussion on fathering, or any review of recent fathering literature, reveals that significant energy is focused on the negative aspects of fathering. This leaves a void for a positive, proactive voice for father full ness - the benefits of father involvement in the lives of children. The National Center for Fathering was founded to be that voice, and to be a resource for men seeking to strengthen their fathering skills.