Father Facts

Since 1995, NFI has produced the most comprehensive compilation of data and research on the causes and consequences of father absence - Father Facts™.
Father Facts™ 5 is the reference manual for organizations and individuals interested in promoting responsible fatherhood.
Father Facts™ 5 summarizes important research findings and trends concerning the negative consequences of father absence, the positive impact of father involvement, and the current demographics of American family structure.
Topics Include
- Single-parent homes
- Stepfamilies
- Incarcerated fathers
- Teen fathers
- Divorce
- Out-of-wedlock childbearing
- and more
Father Facts™ 5 examines the effects of father absence on children in the areas of:
- Child Abuse
- Crime
- Education
- Poverty
- Emotional and Behavioral Problems
- Sexual Activity
- and more
Also included is a section on work-family balance issues, marriage (attitudes towards marriage and facts about marriage), child custody and visitation, and adoption.
Downloads
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Brand new to Father Facts™ 5 are two essays on the cultural environment of father absence in the 21st century. These commentaries illuminate the relationship between culture/media and father absence.
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Now Available with CD-ROM!
Easy to navigate, the Father Facts 5™ CD-ROM package makes the data easy to search and simple to use. Pull out relevant statistics and charts for your own reference, or for a presentation.
To purchase Father Facts™ 5, click here.