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When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could
hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be
twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven
years.
~ Mark Twain
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Ohio Commission on Fatherhood
http://www.fatherhood.ohio.gov
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In 2007 Governor Ted Strickland reestablished the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood by convening newly appointment Commission members and setting aside a portion of the Governor's Office Faith-Based and Community Initiative's (GOFBCI) appropriations for staff support and an Ohio Fatherhood Initiative grant program. Mission: “Enhancing the well being of Ohio’s children by inspiring and supporting diverse groups and communities to improve the quality of fatherhood.”6 |
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Ohio Practitioners Network for Fathers & Families
http://www.ohiofathers.org
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The Ohio Practitioners' Network for Fathers and Family is a Statewide Network of fatherhood practitioners and stakeholders whose mission is to enhance the outcomes of children, families, and communities by providing information, training and encouragement to father and family-serving practitioners. GOALS: Build capacity for fatherhood work in Ohio through collaborative processes.
Provide support and network opportunities for practitioners and organization serving fathers and families.
Facilitate easy access to information and best practices tools to strengthen fathers.
Advocate for public policy that fosters healthy, consistent, and supportive connections between fathers and their families.
Provide technical assistance and training to help communities develop or expand fatherhood programs and services.7 |
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Fatherhood as a Hidden Variable in Men's Development and Life Courses
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/15427609.2010.481520
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The authors examine the consequences of fatherhood for men’s personal growth and identity, social relationships, health and well-being, and work and education. They argue that fatherhood is a critical but hidden variable beneath knowledge about men’s lives. The authors also highlight the growing groups of vulnerable fathers, but also suggest that these are, increasingly, every man.
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American Coalition of Fathers and Children
http://www.acfc.org
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The members of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children dedicate ourselves to the creation of a family law system and public awareness which promotes equal rights for ALL parties affected by issues of the modern family. ACFC is challenging the current system of American family law and policy. Through a national system of local affiliates and in alliance with other pro-family and civil liberties groups, ACFC is shifting the public debate to the real causes of family dissolution.2 |
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For Our Children, Learning to Work Together: Co-Parenting Guide
https://www.oag.state.tx.us/ag_publications/pdfs/coparenting.pdf
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An extensive guide to help parents who find themselves in a co-parenting situation. Covers many different topics including why co-parenting is important, communication with the other parent, talking to your child, and consistency, among other things.126 |
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All Pro Dad
http://www.allprodad.com
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Launched in 1997 with the help of Tony Dungy, then head coach of the 2006 Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts, All Pro Dad gives men the resources and encouragement they need to become better fathers. All Pro Dad is built on a football theme and features more than 50 NFL players, coaches and alumni who speak out on the importance of being a good father.1 |
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A Meta-Analysis of Father Involvement in Parent Training
http://www.uk.sagepub.com/fswrstudy/study/articles/Lundahl.pdf
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Researchers investigate whether including fathers in parent training enhances outcomes and whether mothers and fathers benefit equally from parent training. Results show the importance of father involvement in parenting programs96 |
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How to Spy on Your Kids
http://www.fathers.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=922
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Don't let your kids read this article. DON'T LET YOUR KIDS READ THIS ARTICLE. They don't need to know all your secrets. Now, because my five kids will eventually read the following paragraphs, I may have to deliver this concept in dad-to-dad code, but I have a good sense you're smart enough to read between the lines.9 |
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The Ohio State University Extension Office
http://families.osu.edu/
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The OSU Extension Office offers numerous resources on a variety of different topics dealing with parenting issues, child development, cultural issues effecting your family, and much more!118 |
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Healthy Fathering Collaborative of Greater Cleveland
http://www.neofathering.net
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There can never be too many healthy fathers and father figures in the lives of Greater Cleveland's children. The Healthy Fathering Collaborative believes in supporting and empowering fathers to develop their assets as nurturers, caregivers and providers of their children. The HFC is a leader in the Asset-Based Fatherhood Movement.4 |
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National Fatherhood Initiative
http://www.fatherhood.org
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Our mission is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. We're working to educate all Americans, especially fathers, about the important role dads play. There are four key tools we use: (1) Public Service Announcements: Over the past 10 years, NFI's public service announcements have earned a record number of spots and almost unprecedented popularity. (2) Media Appearances: NFI appears regularly in TV, radio, and print media, including The Oprah Show, The Today Show, C-SPAN, Fox News, the Washington Post, the Washington Times, and others. (3) Research: Partnering with outside scholars, NFI produces a wide variety of research on the effects and costs of father absence, including Father Facts 5, the largest collection of research ever assembled. and (4) Website: The NFI website reaches thousands of individuals each day and the weekly Dad E-mail, filled with parenting hints and tips, is delivered to thousands of inboxes.5 |
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The National Center for Fathering
http://www.fathers.com/
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We believe every child needs a dad they can count on. The research is clear: children thrive when they have an involved father—someone who loves them, knows them, guides them, and helps them achieve their destiny. At the National Center for Fathering, we inspire and equip men to be the involved fathers, grandfathers and father figures their children need. In response to the dramatic trend towards fatherlessness in America, Dr. Ken Canfield founded the National Center as a nonprofit, scientific and education organization. Today, the Center provides practical, research-based training and resources that equip men in virtually every fathering situation to be the involved fathers their children need. The Center reaches more than one million dads annually through seminars, small-group training, the WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program, our daily radio program, and award-winning website and weekly e-mail. Our long-term goal is to create a culture of Championship Fathering by enlisting 10% of dads to make a commitment to fulfill the tenets of Championship Fathering.3 |
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