Building Responsible Fatherhood Into the Architecture of Family Policy and Federal Funding
The FY2027 federal budget proposes a $111.1 billion discretionary allocation for HHS, marking a contraction and a reorganization that creates the Administration for Children, Families, and Communities (ACFC) and the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA). ACFC’s budget shrinks to $28.68 billion, eliminating programs such as LIHEAP, Preschool Development Grants, and the Community Services Block Grant, while core services like Head Start and child‑care block grants stay funded. AHA also sees a cut to $14.67 billion, with teen pregnancy and family‑planning funds removed. The responsible fatherhood field must now demonstrate how its work dovetails with these remaining systems to preserve relevance and funding.
Forgive the Past And Make Room for the Future: An Invitation for Co-Parents
Dr. Matisa Wilbon argues that families emerging from separation must practice forgiveness—of themselves, each other, and the past—to enable healthy co‑parenting. Unresolved resentment leads to reactive parenting, harming children’s emotional stability. By acknowledging hurt yet refusing to let it dominate...
Black Work, and the Myth of a Gender Divide: What the Employment Numbers Really Say About Family Stability
In February 2026 Black unemployment rates were nearly identical—7.0% for men and 7.1% for women—yet both far exceed the national adult average of about 4%. Black women accounted for the larger share of employed Black adults (10.6 million versus 9.4 million men)...
When a Baby Has No Stable Place to Sleep, Fatherhood Has a Housing Problem
The SchoolHouse Connection report reveals that nearly 447,000 infants and toddlers experienced homelessness in the United States during the 2022‑2023 program year, a 23% increase over two years. Early childhood homelessness disrupts brain development, raises health risks, and limits access...
Black Fathers Are Blocked, Not Missing: What Fulton County Teaches America About Father Engagement
A new qualitative study of non‑residential Black fathers in Fulton County, Georgia, reveals that fathers are present and committed, but face systemic obstacles that block engagement. The research identifies strained co‑parenting relationships, mother‑centric service designs, and confusing legal processes as...
Your Child Sees Everything: The Co-Parenting Truth Most Parents Avoid
Fathers Incorporated is launching Dad & Company, a co‑parenting program that focuses on emotional leadership and stewardship rather than simple advice. The initiative emphasizes the “co” as a daily commitment, urging parents to unpack personal pain, choose responsibility over control,...
Moynihan Institute Research Shows How Black Fathers Are Naturally Closing the Father–Daughter Divide
A new peer‑reviewed study by the Moynihan Institute reveals how Black fathers naturally bridge the father‑daughter divide through intentional racial socialization. Interviews with 28 fathers highlighted two core practices—reaffirming their daughters’ beauty and teaching “bias readiness”—that foster identity, self‑worth, and...
The Only Magic in This Atlanta Hawks–Magic City Collaboration Is the Disappearance of Morality
The Atlanta Hawks announced a promotional partnership with Magic City, a well‑known Atlanta strip club, sparking controversy among parents and community leaders. Critics argue the deal conflicts with the Hawks' family‑friendly branding and normalizes the objectification of women. The op‑ed...
Honor Mothers, Especially in Front of the Kids
The article urges fathers to honor mothers publicly while handling disagreements privately, emphasizing that children learn respect through observed behavior. It provides concrete language fathers can use to protect children’s perception of mothers during co‑parenting tensions. The piece highlights the...
America’s Wake-Up Call: What 172 Fathers Just Told Us About Solving the Family Stability Crisis
Fathers Incorporated’s Gentle Warriors Academy surveyed 172 fathers and uncovered three primary barriers—unstable employment, housing insecurity, and unreliable transportation—that prevent consistent program participation. The study also highlighted legal obstacles such as legitimation, child-support navigation, and custody complexities that further marginalize...
What Atlanta’s Young Black Fathers Say When We Finally Listen
The Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy partnered with Fathers Incorporated to study 13 young Black fathers in Atlanta’s NPU‑V, using virtual focus groups and phenomenological analysis. The research uncovered three core challenges: pervasive fear about parenting, systemic stigma...
How to Ensure Georgia’s “Responsible Fathers Act” Helps Dads Without Creating Unintended Harm
Georgia’s Responsible Fathers Act (HB 1343) proposes an administrative route for unmarried fathers to obtain legal legitimation, while SB 404 aims to establish a presumption of joint custody. The article applauds the intent but warns that the bill’s narrow timeframes, limited due‑process,...