Webliography

The following Web sites about fatherhood are recommended as further resources for teachers, parents, and administrators

http://www.newdads.com
BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS (BCND), formed in 1990 to help new fathers “hit the ground crawling,” is rapidly developing into a national support network for men confronting the realities of fatherhood. This Web site covers issues from Immediate Concerns such as Forming a New Family and The Challenges New Moms Present to Hands on Tips on how to care for yourself, mom and the baby.

http://fathering.org
CENTER FOR SUCCESSFUL FATHERING was founded in 1995 by Dr. Ron Klinger as a response to the growing number of children who were growing up without a father in their lives.

http://www.cffpp.org
THE CENTER ON FATHERS, FAMILIES, AND PUBLIC POLICY (CFFPP) is a nationallyfocused public policy organization conducting policy research, technical assistance, training, litigation and public education in order to focus attention on the barriers faced by never-married, low-income fathers and their families.

http://www.fcnetwork.org
FAMILY AND CORRECTIONS NETWORK (FCN) is an organization for and about families of prisoners. It offers information, training and technical assistance on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, prison visiting, incarcerated fathers and mothers, hospitality programs, keeping in touch, returning to the community, the impact of the justice system on families, and prison marriage.

http://www.familysupportamerica.org
FAMILY SUPPORT AMERICA promotes family support as the nationally recognized movement to strengthen and support families and places the principles of family support practice at the heart of every setting in which children and families are present.

http://www.fatherhoodproject.org
THE FATHERHOOD PROJECT® is a national research and education project that is examining the future of fatherhood and developing ways to support men’s involvement in child rearing. Its books, films, consultation, seminars, and training all present practical strategies to support fathers and mothers in their parenting roles.

http://www.fathersnetwork.org
THE FATHERS NETWORK advocates for and provides resources and support to all men who have children with special needs by developing a database of fathers, support and mentoring programs, newsletters, and curriculum materials; providing technical assistance to organizations and agencies so their services are increasingly “father friendly”; and sponsoring local, regional, and national conferences. Printed and web materials are available in English and Spanish and other languages whenever possible.

http://www.fathers.com
The goal of the NATIONAL CENTER FOR FATHERING is to help men be better fathers. Most fathers who use this site are looking for practical tips and suggestions on how to improve their fathering of teens, school-aged children, adult children and grandchildren.

http://www.npcl.org
The mission of the NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP (NPCL), formerly National Center for Strategic Nonprofit Planning and Community Leadership, Inc., is to improve the governance and administration of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations and strengthen community leadership through family and neighborhood empowerment. This Web site provides details about NPCL’s programs and services, and the public and customized workshops offered by NPCL to help community-based organizations and public agencies better serve young, low-income single fathers and fragile families.

http://www.ncoff.gse.upenn.edu
THE NATIONAL CENTER ON FATHERS AND FAMILIES (NCOFF) is an interdisciplinary policy research center. NCOFF is dedicated to research and practice that expands the knowledge base on father involvement and family development, and that informs policy designed to improve the well-being of children.


THE VITAL INTERAGENCY TECHNOLOGICAL ACCESS LINKS FOR FAMILIES NETWORK (VFNet) is a consortium of more than 50 organizations located in the southeastern region of Los Angeles County. Its purpose is to support communities through the coordination of programs and resources which will facilitate access to services designed to enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and families. The National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute is a member.

http://www.npnff.org
The mission of the NATIONAL PRACTITIONERS NETWORK FOR FATHERS AND FAMILIES, INC. (NPNFF) is to build the profession of practitioners working to increase the responsible involvement of fathers in the lives of their children. It offers publications, conferences, training events, technical assistance, advocacy, collaboration with other fathers and families organizations, and networking opportunities.

http://www.fatherhood.org/
THE NATIONAL FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE (NFI) was founded in 1994 to lead a society-wide movement to confront the problem of father absence. NFI’s mission is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. It provides public awareness campaigns, research, and print resources and offers curricula, training, and technical assistance.

http://www.fatherhood.hhs.gov/index.shtml
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES has developed a special initiative to support and strengthen the roles of fathers in families. This initiative is guided by several principles, including the conviction that all fathers can be important contributors to the well-being of their children. A Toolkit for Fatherhood is available on the site.

Compiled by the Bulletin staff.