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Program Development
The principal implication for fathering programs is that these programs should
involve a wide range of interventions, reflecting the multiple domains of
responsible fathering, the varied residential and marital circumstances of
fathers, and the array of personal, relational, and ecological factors that
influence men as fathers. |
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The principal implication for fathering programs is that these programs should
involve a wide range of interventions, reflecting the multiple domains of
responsible fathering, the varied residential and marital circumstances of
fathers, and the array of personal, relational, and ecological factors that
influence men as fathers. The report is by William J. Doherty, Edward F.
Kouneski, and Martha Farrell Erickson of the University of Minnesota, September,
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Responsible Fatherhood Management Information System
HHS has developed a tool to help fatherhood programs manage and assess their
programs. The Responsible Fatherhood Management
Information System (RFMIS) will help programs maintain information on
the services needed and delivered to fathers in their programs. The system
allows programs to track the progress of individual fathers and to aggregate
data on program participants for reporting purposes. The RFMIS is available
for use as a paper and pencil tracking system or as an electronic database
that can be downloaded into any computer system that uses Microsoft Access
(versions '97 through current). A supplementary data tool for tracking client
outcomes will be available later. The RFMIS has been used by 15 HHS fatherhood
project sites and in eight fatherhood projects funded by the Sisters of Charity
Foundation of South Carolina. |
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Regions, States, and fath-based and community organizations continue to develop
and implement new activities that support fatherhood and promote marriage.
The Around the Regions page of the
HHS' Fatherhood website has been revised and updated to reflect 2005/2006
fatherhood support activities that have been funded by the federal Department
of Health and Human Services and by state and local community efforts.
Information is available by Region and
State. |
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The Welfare Peer Technical Assistance Network provides peer-to-peer technical
assistance to public agencies and private organizations operating the Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. Technical assistance is provided
through a variety of mechanisms: peer-to-peer site visits, workshops, moderated
teleconferences and interactive Q&A sessions. The Web site also highlights
policy relevant research, innovative programs, related links and upcoming
events. The objective of the Peer TA Network is to facilitate the sharing
of information between and among states and to establish linkages between
organizations serving the needs of welfare recipients. |
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Violence and abuse affect all kinds of people every day. It doesn't matter
what race or culture you come from, how much money you have, or if you have
a disability. It is most common among women between ages 15 and 54, but it
can happen at any age. Learn more about how to know the signs of violence
and abuse. Learn how to stay safe. If you are being abused or have a loved
one who is abused, or think there is abuse, get help as soon as you can.
Remember abuse can be physical, mental, and emotional. |
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Projects and reports on topics of interest. |
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