Engaging Fathers Part 3

02/12/17 • 30 min

Child Welfare Information Gateway created a three-part podcast series on engaging fathers and working with fatherhood organizations. 'Engaging Fathers Part 1' and 'Engaging Fathers Part 2' of this series feature a conversation with leaders of local fatherhood organizations. The discussion provides perspective, insights, and recommendations to help child welfare agencies partner with fatherhood organizations to enhance the engagement and involvement of fathers and paternal family members in establishing permanency and safety for children in the child welfare system. 'Engaging Fathers Part 3' of the series provides listeners with insights gained from a partnership occurring in Spartanburg, SC.

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Engaging Fathers Part 2

Child Welfare Information Gateway has developed a three-part podcast series on engaging fathers and working with fatherhood organizations. 'Engaging Fathers Part 1' and 'Engaging Fathers Part 2' feature a conversation with leaders of local fatherhood organizations in which they share their perspectives and insights on the following: -Examining fathers’ value in the lives of their children -Creating a father-friendly child welfare system -Locating noncustodial fathers in your community -Partnering with fatherhood organizations as a resource to support child welfare practice -Sharing the often unheard perspective of fathers

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