Policy Reports, Briefs, and Papers
Final Report: Texas DFPS Prevention and Intervention Fatherhood Evaluation
Report | August 2018
A Framework for Evidence-Based Systems-Level Change
July 2018 | Brief
The Evidence Base: Predictors of Father Involvement
June 2018 | The Evidence Base Series
Fatherhood In Texas: Texas is Supporting Fathers, But Can Do More
May 2018 | Brief
Federal, State, and Local Efforts Supporting Father Involvement
June 2017 | Brief
Supporting Fathers and Strengthening Families
February 2017 | Brief
Breaking the Cycle: Becoming Better Fathers through Supportive Fatherhood Programs in Texas
September 2016 | Brief
Fatherhood Initiatives in Texas
February 2016 | Brief (PDF)
Making Good on Fatherhood: A Review of the Fatherhood Research
January 2016 | Report
Understanding Today's Changing Families (Family Court Review)
April 2015 | Journal
Dads on the Dotted Line: A Look at the In-Hospital Paternity Establishment Process (Journal)
Volume 5 Issue 2 (2014) | Journal
Dad's Absence at Birth Linked to Adverse Health Outcomes for Mom and Baby
September 2014 | Brief
In-Hospital Paternity Establishment: A Study of Staff, Parents, and Policy
June 2014 | Report
How Unmarried Fathers Support Their Children: A Study of Unmarried Parents
March 2014 | Brief
Fathers in the First Few Months: A Study of Unmarried Fathers and Their Children
February 2014 | Brief
Why Parents Establish Paternity: A Study of Unmarried Parents
January 2014 | Brief
Who Establishes Paternity?: A Study of Unmarried Parents
January 2014 | Brief
Involving Fathers in Home Visiting Programs: Lessons from the Dads
June 2013 | Brief
Literature Review – Paternity Establishment
October 2012 | Brief
Introduction to Paternity Establishment
August 2012 | Brief
Infographics and Other Resources
Fatherhood in Texas
May 2018 | Flyer
5 Things You Should Know about the Importance of Fathers
June 2017 | 5 Things
2017 Texas Fatherhood Summit: Strengthening Services to Support Fathers
March 2017 | Event
2017 Texas Fatherhood Summit Data Walk Series
March 2017 | Infographic
Video: Fathers' Perspectives on Fatherhood Programs
March 2017 | Video
Video: Fathers Matter for the Whole Family
March 2017 | Video
2016 Texas Fatherhood Summit: Building the Evidence Base for Fatherhood Programs
February 2016 | Event
The Importance of Father Involvement
June 2015 | Infographic
Child Support: The Hidden Social Safety Net
April 2015 | Infographic
Infographic – Dads on the Dotted Line: Why Unmarried Dads Don't Establish Paternity
July 2014 | Infographic
5 Things You Should Know about Nonmarital Births and Paternity Establishment
June 2014 | 5 Things
The Importance of Father Involvement (English)
October 2013 | Flyer
The Importance of Father Involvement (Spanish)
October 2013 | Flyer
News Posts
The Changing American Family and the Evolving Concept of Fatherhood
April 2016 | News
NPR Interview: How America's Child Support System Failed To Keep Up With The Times
November 2015 | News
A Father's Support: More To It Than Money
March 2015 | News
New Fatherhood Research and Practice Network Launches
June 2014 | News
When Dads Commit Kids Benefit
February 2014 | News