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Jul 27th, 2021
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fatherhood in Foster Care: Research & Guidance on Working with Young Fathers

Address
Virtual

Chicago, IL

Fatherhood in Foster Care: Research & Guidance on Working with Young Fathers

Policies and services for parenting foster youth often target young mothers in care, with little attention paid to young fathers in care. Furthermore, few research studies exist to guide practitioners and policymakers tasked with meeting the needs of young fathers in care. This webinar will share key information and valuable insight on fathers in foster care relevant to practice, policy, and research audiences. This webinar will share: (1) results of a 40-year review of research on fathers in foster care; (2) research on the experiences of fathers in contact with the child welfare system; and (3) relevant research on young fatherhood. This webinar will provide important guidance on meeting the needs of young fathers in foster care who are simultaneously preparing for independent adulthood.