Fatherhood
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Learn how the Children’s Trust Fatherhood Initiative grew from local conversations into a statewide effort advancing father engagement, family support, and policy across Massachusetts.
Take a look back at the Children’s Trust’s 1990s fatherhood public service announcements, early campaigns that promoted the importance of engaged fathers and strong families.
Discover 10 practical father engagement strategies shared by more than 160 family support professionals to strengthen relationships, support families, and improve outcomes for children.
Father involvement benefits children, families, and communities. New research estimating a $154.2 billion annual cost associated with father absence underscores why investing in fathers is both a social and economic imperative.
The technology may have changed since 2009, but the message hasn’t. Dr. Charles Anderson shares why being present, engaged, and involved matters for children and fathers alike.
A home visitor with Healthy Families Massachusetts helps parents navigate complex co-parenting relationships, building trust and supporting stronger outcomes for children and families.
A creative Father’s Day video series highlighted modern fatherhood, reaching millions with a message that today’s dads are engaged, supportive, and deeply connected to their children.
At South Bay Correctional Facility, young fathers participated in the Nurturing Fathers program, building parenting skills and reflecting on the kind of fathers they want to be for their children.
With the help and support of Healthy Families Brockton, Justyn was able to become the best dad he could be for his son, Holden, and effectively co-parent.