What Strategies Can Programs Use to Help More Dads Participate in Fatherhood Services?

Responsible Fatherhood programs work with fathers to promote healthy relationships, improve parenting skills, and help fathers attain economic stability. For programs to improve fathers’ outcomes, they need to be able to recruit fathers, engage them in services, and keep them actively participating in program activities. This brief describes promising approaches that programs can implement to address common barriers to participation in fatherhood programs.