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	The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children
	The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children manual recognizes the vital role that fathers play in all aspects of their children’s lives. The purpose of the manual is to help caseworkers support meaningful outcomes for the entire family. Five principles describe how to reach the goal of family-centered practice. Erratum Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1 - Purpose and Overview Section I 2 - Fathers and Their Impact on Children's Well-Being 3 - Fathers and Their Impact on Child Maltreatment 4 - Effective Fathering 5 - Fathers and Initial Assessment and Investigation 6 - Fathers and Case Planning 7 - Services for Fathers Section II 8 - Fatherhood Programs 9 - Federal Fatherhood Initiatives Appendix A - Glossary of Terms Appendix B - Resource Listings of Selected National Organizations Concerned with Fatherhood and Child Maltreatment Appendix C - State Telephone Numbers for Reporting Child Abuse Appendix D - Cultural Competence Self-Assessment Questionnaire, Service Provider Version Appendix E - Tips for Dads Appendix F - Healthy Marriages See PDF version:      The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children [PDF, 1.15 MB] The Importance of Fathers in the Healthy Development of Children. Child Welfare Information Gateway. DHHS/ACF/OCAN. 2006. English.