Most are not married to their children's mothers and some not living with their child. Sixty-five percent have been in jail, and 35 percent have a substance abuse problem. Many were fatherless themselves. Young fathers need help dealing with all these issues. This is where the national studies come in.
Policy now is geared toward the divorced family.
Here we have something to build on and we should be building on it. Dedicating to uniting fathers and children and offering educational resources on parenting, this nonprofit organization has regional offices nationwide. Research and education center promoting responsible fathering, with an emphasis on faith-based initiatives. A nonprofit family service agency that provides training, mentoring, support groups, a pro bono law clinic and a housing program. It also offers coparenting seminars for couples.