Head Start and Nonresident Fathers' Involvement with Children
Publication Year
2021
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
This study explores the associations of children's Head Start participation with the involvement and material contributions of their nonresident fathers. Head Start, which provides comprehensive child care services to over 1 million low-income children annually, aims to enhance relationships and increase parental involvement among participating families. Prior studies indicate that Head Start increases engagement among mothers of participating children; however, little is known about its effects on father involvement, particularly that of nonresident fathers.
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Journal
Journal of Marriage and Family
Volume
83
Issue
3
Pages
699-716