Overview and lessons learned

• The Important Role of Fathers in the Lives of Young Children By William Scott and Amy De La Hunt
• Balanced Parenting: A Guide for Involving Fathers By Bernie Dorsey
• Life on Mars: Understanding the Culture of Fathers By J. Michael Hall
• How Fathers’ Style of Parenting Benefits Their Children’s Development By Randell D. Turner
• Engaging Fathers in the Home Visiting ModelBy Deb Meiklejohn
• The Difference Between “Deadbeat” and “Dead-Broke” Fathers By Cherri D. Tillis
• OFA Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Grant: A Summary of Lessons Learned By Jan Watson

Home visits and group connections

• Partnering With Fathers: Techniques for Strengthening Home Visits By Neil Tift
• Increasing Low-Income Fathers’ Involvement in Home Visiting Programs By Tomoko Wakabayashi, Karen A. Guskin, Jan Watson, Kate McGilly, and Larry L. Klinger Jr.
• Facilitating Quality Father Groups By Nigel Vann
• Recruitment and Retention: Preparing for and Following Through on Group Connections By William Scott
• Group Connection: The Personal Power of Masculine Readers By J. Michael Hall

Diverse father populations

• Conscious Fathering: Engaging Expectant Dads During the Golden Moment and Equipping Them to Thrive By Bernie Dorsey
• Dads on Duty: Service to Country and Family By Joe Buehrle
• Supporting Non-Residential Fathers: Shedding Biases and Enhancing Effective Parenting Partnerships By Zach Allen
• Working With Fathers in a Rural Community By Zach Allen
• Enhancing Parenting Skills of Low-Income Fathers Through Fatherhood Group Meetings By Tomoko Wakabayashi, Karen Guskin, and Jan Watson

Additional information and sample resources

• Recruitment and Retention Action Plan – from Dads in the Mix
• Recruitment E-mail Template – from Dads on Duty
• Dads in the Mix Program Talking Points
• Dads in the Mix Program Marketing Flier
• Dads on Duty Program Description Flier
• Dads on Duty Program Overview Handout
• Dads on Duty Program Overview Presentation
• Fathers and Children Together (F.A.C.T.) Program Overview – from Youth in Need
• Twelve-Week Program Schedule – from Dads in the Mix
• Newsletter Article on Dads in the Mix – from Allegheny Intermediate Unit
• News Article on Fatherhood Initiative – from Allegheny Intermediate Unit
• Holiday Craft Event Flier – from Dads on Duty
• Informational Handout: Great Books for Dads and Kids – from Strong Fathers – Strong Families
• Informational Handout: Tips for Building Strong Readers (English and Spanish) – from Strong Fathers – Strong Families
• Dads’ Day Event Photos – from Dads on Duty
• Certificate of Completion – from Dads on Duty
• Domestic Violence Webinar Series – presented by Linda Bullock and Juan Carlos Areán
• Sector Analysis: Linking Fathers: Father Involvement in Early Childhood Programs – from Minnesota Fathers & Families Network
• Online Resources and Links to Fatherhood Organizations – compiled by the Parents as Teachers national office
• The Parents as Teachers Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Project: Evaluation of "Dads in the Mix," an Exemplary Site