This project examines the best strategies for promoting father involvement in their child’s education and improving child well-being among African American fathers participating in fatherhood programs (i.e., Thriving Fathers and Families Program). Additionally, the project explores the role direct service providers and fatherhood practitioners play in promoting positive father educational involvement. 

Background

Fathers and father figures play a critical role in the educational outcomes of their children. Despite the abundance of empirical literature establishing the importance of paternal involvement on academic achievement and overall well-being of their children, few studies have been conducted to understand how fatherhood practitioners can promote educational involvement as a strategy for increasing overall positive parenting behaviors among low-income fathers of color. Thus, there is a need to establish best practices for promoting educational involvement within fatherhood programs.