Navigating the Child Welfare System as a Father

Being a father involved with child welfare can be challenging, but fathers have the same rights as other parents, and children can benefit greatly from having their fathers in their lives. This factsheet provides an overview of child welfare processes, details about services and supports, information about your rights as a father, tips for building a support network, advice for overcoming adversity, and more.

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