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Back to School Safety Checklist

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. Here is a checklist for y...

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September 2, 2026

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How to Prepare Your Child for a New School

Transitioning to a new school can be challenging for children as they adjust to unfamiliar people, routines, and environments. Thi...

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August 26, 2026

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Concurrent Planning for Timely Permanency for Children

This article discusses how concurrent planning allows child welfare agencies to work toward reunification while developing an alte...

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August 19, 2026

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Changing Systems & Practice to Improve Outcomes for Young Fathers, Their Children & Their Families

This policy report from the Center for the Study of Social Policy high...

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August 12, 2026

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Back to School Routine Tips to Help You and Your Kids

Heading back to school means a flood of new things all at once: new classes, new teachers, new classmates, and new after-school ac...

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August 5, 2026

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Ten Tips for Your Child's Success in School

Academic success often starts at home. Research links poor performance to issues like inadequate sleep, nutrition, and lack of par...

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July 29, 2026

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Special Fireside Chat with Author Kwame Alexander

Join us for a powerful fireside chat with #1 New York Times Bestselling author Kwame Alexander as he shares insights from his grou...

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July 22, 2026

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Foster Parenting and Military Adoption

Military families interested in adoption or foster care often face unique challenges, including frequent relocations, deployments,...

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July 15, 2026

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How I Care: Foster Fathers Recount Their Experiences of Caring for Children

This study of 23 foster fathers highlights the diverse and meaningful ...

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July 8, 2026

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Providing Support for Children & Families w/Incarcerated Fathers: Tips for Fatherhood Practitioners

This NRFC information brief draws on research about the impacts of par...

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July 1, 2026

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The Importance of Co-Parenting & Relationship Skills: Helping Fathers Help Their Children

This webinar explores the challenges many fathers face while navigatin...

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June 24, 2026

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Plenary: The Promise of Hope Found in Fatherhood

Fatherhood is a transformative journey that can bring immense joy, purpose, and personal growth, while also presenting significant...

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June 17, 2026

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10 Tips for Being a Great Dad

As a father, it’s vital that you understand how much your consistent presence and stable, nurturing involvement in your chil...

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June 10, 2026

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Foster parenting together: Foster parent couples

This study highlights the critical role that family dynamics and foster fathers play in successful foster parentin...

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June 3, 2026

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Closing the Empathy Gap: Strategies to Reduce Shame & Stigma Associated with Fathers' Mental Health

This webinar explores the “empathy gap” surrounding men&rs...

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May 20, 2026

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Foster Care in America: Realities, Challenges and Solutions

While reunification is the primary goal of foster care, only half of c...

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May 13, 2026

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Fathers’ Mental Health Impacts on Child Well-Being

A father's mental health matters for the whole family. This resource examines how fathers' mental health challenges affect...

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May 6, 2026

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Adverse Childhood Experiences among Children Placed In and Adopted from Foster Care

Children in foster care are significantly more likely to experience ad...

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April 29, 2026

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Supporting Lifelong Families: Ensuring Long-Lasting Permanency and Well-Being

After children exit foster care, the focus should shift from system re...

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April 22, 2026

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Foster Father Identity: A Theoretical Framework

Foster fathers have a unique opportunity to positively impact at-risk children, yet they often struggle to establish a clear ident...

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April 15, 2026

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Emotional Involvement & Child Outcomes

Fathers play a crucial role in children's academic, emotional, and behavioral development — and research shows that emot...

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April 8, 2026

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Health Issues for Judges to Consider for Children in Foster Care

Juvenile court judges play a critical role in ensuring children in fos...

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April 1, 2026

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Using Meaningful Program Data and Participant Information to Support Evaluation & Services

Good data leads to better programs. This National Responsible Fatherho...

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March 25, 2026

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What Young People Need to Thrive: Leveraging the Strengthening Families Act to Promote Normalcy

Every young person deserves normal childhood experiences. Through thi...

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March 18, 2026

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