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The Strengths of Father Presence

Children with involved fathers have a strong foundation for child well-being.

They are at lower risk for a host of poor childhood outcomes.

• Infant mortality

• Low birth weight

• Emotional and behavioral problems

• Neglect and abuse

• Injury

• Obesity

• Poor school performance

• Teen pregnancy

• Incarceration as juveniles

• Alcohol and substance abuse

• Criminal activity

• Suicide

Source

National Fatherhood Initiative

PO Box 37635, PMB 84123, Philadelphia, PA 19101-0635
301-948-0599
info@fatherhood.org

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