Engaging fathers within programs, organizations, and systems

Kimberly A. Dent; Ann M. Ream; Jennifer L. Bellamy

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-13686-3_4

Engaging fathers within programs, organizations, and systems

Kimberly A. Dent
, Ann M. Ream
, Jennifer L. Bellamy

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Abstract

This chapter will describe what is known about father engagement in the context of programs, organizations, and service systems. The role of system structures, physical environments, policies, and processes in the engagement of fathers will be explored, including the interrelationship between these multi-level factors. Using a strengths perspective, factors related to father engagement will be presented and case examples are given to illustrate these factors, drawing on the experience of the authors. This chapter will also include a description of recommended practices in building and adapting programs, organizations, and systems to better serve fathers.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Social Work Practice with Fathers
Subtitle of host publication	Engagement, Assessment, and Intervention
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	55-70
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031136863
ISBN (Print)	9783031136856
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-13686-3_4
State	Published - Oct 31 2022

Keywords

Changing father roles
Father-friendly
Ohio Commission on Fatherhood
Policy context
Strengths-based approach

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