Serving young fathers in home visiting programs: Highlights from a research study

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dc.contributor.authorSandstrom, H., Healy, O., Gearing, M.E., & Peters, H. E.
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-04T18:44:13Z
dc.date.available2016-01-04T18:44:13Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractThis brief summarizes findings from a qualitative research study that explored the strategies five home visiting programs use to engage fathers, as well as fathers’ experiences with home visiting (see box 1 for a summary of study methods). According to interviews with program staff and clients, young fathers’ motivations to participate are similar to those of older and experienced fathers, and they benefit similarly from the program. However, young fathers—especially minors—present unique challenges. The brief describes these challenges and the strategies staff use to serve young fathers, based primarily on staff interviews in four of the five participating home visiting programs that serve a high number of teen fathers. Reports from a subgroup of interviewed clients who were young first-time fathers provide supporting evidence and highlight perceived program benefits. The lessons programs shared may help other programs that serve low-income families in their efforts to engage young fathers.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSandstrom, H., Healy, O., Gearing, M.E., & Peters, H. E. (2015). Serving young fathers in home visiting programs: Highlights from a research study. Urban Institute.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/opre/20151124_serving_young_fathers_in_home_visiting_programs_brief.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11212/2683
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherUrban Instituteen_US
dc.subjecthome visitationen_US
dc.subjectfathersen_US
dc.subjectresearchen_US
dc.titleServing young fathers in home visiting programs: Highlights from a research studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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