The phrase
"nonresident fathers" refers to dads who do not live with their children. They may live separately from their children due to various reasons, such as divorce or separation.
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The results of this study provide empirical evidence on the steps that child welfare agencies currently take to identify, locate and
involve nonresident fathers in case planning; the barriers encountered; and the policies and practices that affect involvement.
The effects of single - mother families and
nonresident fathers on delinquency and substance abuse in black and white adolescents.
Nonresident fathers who contribute to their children's lives may lead to higher grades, fewer behavior problems, and more stable households.4 To find out more, contact the administrative office at 954-563-7583.
Engaging Noncustodial Fathers in Child Welfare Cases: A Guide for Children's Attorneys and Lawyer Guardians ad Litem (PDF - 4,198 KB) Pilnik & Kendall (2010) National Quality Improvement Center on Non-Resident Fathers and the Child Welfare System Offers practice tips to identify and
engage nonresident fathers in child clients» cases while keeping the child's best interests at the forefront.
Nonresident father contact with children and involvement in their schools within the past year are associated with the same three factors: fathers paying child support; custodial mothers being more educated; and custodial homes not experiencing financial difficulties.
When the researchers compared the men's depression scores, they found that new resident fathers had the lowest scores and
new nonresident fathers had the highest depression scores while non-fathers fell in between.
Bringing Back the Dads: Changing Practices in Child Welfare Systems (PDF - 1,407 KB) American Humane Association Protecting Children, 26 (2), 2011 Presents a collection of articles offering perspectives on issues
facing nonresident fathers.
Consequently, child welfare and child support agencies have placed new emphasis on identifying, locating, and
involving nonresident fathers of children served by the child welfare system.
Learning Resources for Father Engagement North Carolina Division of Social Services, Children's Services Statewide Training Partnership (2013) Training Matters, 14 (2) Provides social workers in North Carolina with resources highlighting the benefits of healthy father involvement in promoting child development, tools for
engaging nonresident fathers, and suggestions for conducting interviews with fathers.
Book review of Failing Our Fathers: Confronting the Crisis of Economically Vulnerable Nonresident Fathers
References: Dunn J, Cheng H, O'Connor TG & Bridges L (2004) «Children's perspectives on their relationships with
their nonresident fathers: influences, outcomes and implications» Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines 45 (3): 553 - 566
• Stepfather - child relationships are more influential than
nonresident father - child relationships in predicting children's adjustment, with the effects increasing by duration of the re-marriage (Hetherington, 1993).