MEETING THE CHALLENGE:

What the Federal Government Can Do to Support Responsible Fatherhood Efforts

A Report to the President by:

U. S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Labor

January 2001

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Table of Contents

Transmittal Memorandum

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Lessons From the Field: What Have We Learned About Developing Local Programs for Fathers

Chapter 3: Finding Partners: The Key to Building Strong Programs

Chapter 4: How Federal Policies Affect Fathers: Some Questions and Answers

Chapter 5: Getting Help: Resources for Program Development and Improvement

Chapter 6: Program Funding: Realities and Possibilities

Appendix A: Federal Regional Contacts

Appendix B: State Agency and Program Contacts

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U. S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Labor

Last updated: 1/19/01