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Home > The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children > Appendix B - Resource Listings of Selected National Organizations Concerned with Fatherhood and Child Maltreatment
The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children
User Manual Series (2006)
Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect
Rosenberg, Wilcox |
| Year Published: 2006 |
Appendix B - Resource Listings of Selected National Organizations Concerned with Fatherhood and Child Maltreatment
Listed below are several representatives of the many national organizations and groups that deal with various aspects of child maltreatment, as well as several that address fatherhood issues. Please visit http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanual.cfm to view a more comprehensive list of resources and visit http://www.childwelfare.gov/organizations/ to view an organization database. Inclusion on this list is for information purposes and does not constitute an endorsement by the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect or the Children's Bureau.
For Fathers and Fatherhood Groups
Bootcamp for New Dads
Supports first-time fathers through a Web site filled with practical and sound advice on starting a new family as well as a national network of local chapters.
Center on Fathers, Families, and Public Policy
| address: |
23 N. Pinckney St., Suite 210
Madison, WI 53703 |
| phone: |
608.257.3148 |
| fax: |
608.257.4686 |
| website: |
http://cffpp.org |
Conducts policy research, technical assistance, training, litigation and public education in order to focus attention on the barriers faced by never-married, low-income fathers and their families.
Center for Successful Fathering
Trains parent educators to implement father involvement programs in schools attracting all races and types of fathers including custodial, noncustodial, single-parent, teen, and incarcerated fathers.
Family and Corrections Network
Offers information, training, and technical assistance on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, prison visiting, incarcerated fathers and mothers, hospitality programs, keeping in touch, returning to the community, and the impact of the justice system on families.
The Fathers Network
Provides current information and resources to assist all families and care providers involved in the lives of children with special needs.
National Center on Fathering
Serves as a catalyst in communities across the country to stimulate increased involvement by fathers in the lives of children by empowering local organizations and individuals.
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Offers information on infant crying and shaken baby syndrome specifically written for fathers, explains how dads can promote early brain development, and provides helpful tips for dads on how to bond with their new baby.
National Fatherhood Initiative
| address: |
101 Lake Forest Blvd., Suite 360
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 |
| phone: |
301.948.0599 |
| fax: |
301.948.4325 |
| website: |
www.fatherhood.org |
Works to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.
National Latino Fatherhood and Family Institute
Addresses the multifaceted needs of Latino males as it relates to their positive involvement with their families and communities through research, training, and direct services.
National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families,
Inc.
Supports the profession of practitioners working to increase the responsible involvement of fathers in the lives of their children by fostering communication, promoting professionalism, and enhancing collaboration among individuals working with fathers and fragile families.
Slowlane.com
| address: |
1216 East Lee St.
Pensacola, FL 32503 |
| phone: |
850.434.2626 |
| fax: |
850.434.7937 |
| website: |
http://www.slowlane.com |
Provides a searchable online reference catalog, resources, and national network for stay-at-home dads and their families.
For the General Public
Childhelp
Provides crisis counseling to adult survivors and child victims of child abuse, offenders, and parents and operates a national hotline.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
| address: |
Charles B. Wang International Children's Building
699 Prince St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-3175 |
| phone: |
800.843.5678
703.274.3900 |
| fax: |
703.274.2220 |
| website: |
http://www.missingkids.com |
Provides assistance to parents, children, law enforcement, schools, and the community in recovering missing children and raising public awareness about ways to help prevent child abduction, molestation, and sexual exploitation.
Parents Anonymous
Leads mutual support groups to help parents provide nurturing environments for their families.
Community Partners
The Center for Faith-Based and Community
Initiatives
Welcomes the participation of faith-based and community-based organizations as valued and essential partners with the Department of Health and Human Services. Funding goes to faith-based organizations through Head Start, programs for refugee resettlement, runaway and homeless youth, independent living, childcare, child support enforcement, and child welfare.
Family Support America
(formerly Family Resource Coalition of America)
| address: |
205 West Randolph Street, Suite 2222
Chicago, IL 60606 |
| phone: |
312.338.0900 |
| fax: |
312.338.1522 |
| Email: |
info@familysupportamerica.org |
| website: |
http://www.familysupportamerica.org |
Works to strengthen and empower families and communities so that they can foster the optimal development of children, youth, and adult family members.
National Exchange Club Foundation for the Prevention of Child
Abuse
Conducts local campaigns in the fight against child abuse by providing education, intervention, and support to families affected by child maltreatment.
Prevention Organizations
National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds
Assists State children's trust and prevention funds to strengthen families and protect children from harm.
Prevent Child Abuse America
Conducts prevention activities such as public awareness campaigns, advocacy, networking, research, and publishing. Also, provides information and statistics on child abuse.
Child Welfare Organizations
American Humane Association Children's Division
Conducts research, analysis, and training to help public and private agencies respond to child maltreatment.
AVANCE Family Support and Education Program
| address: |
118 N. Medina
San Antonio, TX 78207 |
| phone: |
210.270.4630 |
| fax: |
210.270.4612 |
| website: |
http://www.avance.org |
Operates a national training center to share and disseminate information, material, and curricula to service providers and policy makers interested in supporting high-risk Hispanic families.
Child Welfare League of America
| address: |
440 First St., NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001-2085 |
| phone: |
202.638.2952 |
| fax: |
202.638.4004 |
| website: |
http://www.cwla.org |
Provides training, consultation, and technical assistance to child welfare professionals and agencies while also educating the public about emerging issues affecting children.
National Black Child Development Institute
Operates programs and sponsors a national training conference through Howard University to improve and protect the well-being of African-American children.
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Disseminates information and provides technical assistance on Indian child welfare issues. Supports community development and advocacy efforts to facilitate tribal responses to the needs of families and children.
For More Information
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Collects, stores, catalogs, and disseminates information on all aspects of child maltreatment and child welfare to help build the capacity of professionals in the field. A service of the Children's Bureau.
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