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The President is determined to make committed, responsible fatherhood a national priority... [T]he presence of two committed, involved parents contributes directly to better school performance, reduced substance abuse, less crime and delinquency, fewer emotional and other behavioral problems, less risk of abuse or neglect, and lower risk of teen suicide. The research is clear: fathers factor significantly in the lives of their children. There is simply no substitute for the love, involvement, and commitment of a responsible father.
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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 the following principles:
The Departments activities account for those circumstances under which increased involvement by a father or a mother may not be in the best interest of the child. This is true for a small number of children, however. The Department strongly supports family preservation and reunification efforts when they do not risk the safety of the child.
Specific information on the Departments Fatherhood Initiative:
Disclaimer: This website contains links to fatherhood and related websites created and maintained by other public and private organizations. This information is provided for the reader's convenience. The Department of Health and Human Services does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Further, these links do not intend or imply endorsement of any views expressed or products or services offered. |
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