Making Fathers Count: Assessing the Progress of Responsible Fatherhood Efforts

This paper reviews the critical role that responsible fatherhood plays in improving outcomes for children and families. It first reviews the history of how the fatherhood "field" took shape in the late 1960s to 1980s, and then, reviews the evolution of fatherhood as a national policy priority. In concludes with relevant research and policy for responsible fatherhood programs.