Fathering at Risk: Helping Nonresidential Fathers

by Dudley, James R.

• ISBN13: 9780826114181
• ISBN10: 0826114180
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: SPRINGER PUB CO INC

Summary

This book profiles three groups of nonresidential fathers--teens, older fathers, and unmarried or divorced fathers. It promotes a fuller understanding of their problems, and offers an array of strategies for involving them in their children's lives. Utilizing a strengths perspective, the authors move beyond the realm of theory to present specific intervention strategies that have helped many diverse groups of fathers and potential fathers. Throughout, case examples illustrate key program issues. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter and reflection questions throughout promote integration of key concepts. A resource section is included with contact information for various fathering programs, other relevant resources, and a website directory.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Michael E. Lamb
Preface	xiii
PART I: Why Fathering Is at Risk
What is the Problem?	3	(29)
Profiles of Three Groups of Nonresidential Fathers	32	(28)
What We Know and What We Hope For	60	(21)
PART II: What We Can Do
Principles and Strategies for Promoting Effective Fathering	81	(24)
PART III: Professional Practice Considerations in Work With Fathers at Risk
Assessment Issues for Practice With Nonresidential Fathers	105	(24)
Individual, Family, and Group Services for Nonresidential Fathers	129	(32)
PART IV: Policies and Programs to Assist Fathers at Risk
A Place to Begin: Conducting a Community Needs-Assessment	161	(18)
Policy Initiatives That Support Active Fathering	179	(19)
Programs for Preparing Teenagers for Fatherhood	198	(26)
Programs for Adult Unmarried Nonresidential Fathers	224	(20)
Postdivorce Educational Strategies	244	(18)
Mediating Co-Parenting Agreements	262	(30)
Afterword: Visioning a Future for Fathering	292	(6)
Appendix: Fathers' Organizations and Web Sites	298	(2)
References	300	(18)
Index	318