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» The National Centre For Fathering (Fathers.com) [USA] » The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) [USA] » Shared Parenting Information Group (SPIG} [UK] » Hike4Kids Above the Clouds [USA] » Responsible Single Fathers [USA] » Equal Parenting Council [UK] » Live Beat Dads UK [UK] » Kids Peace – The National Centre For Kids Overcoming Crisis [USA] » Fathermag.com [USA] » The Center For Successful Fathering [USA] » Million Dads March [USA] » Parentcenter.com [USA] » Canadian Children’s Rights Council [Canada] » e Parents [USA] » The National Family & Parenting Institute [UK] » PBS Parents [US] » XY: men, masculinities, and gender politics » Fathers.co.za [South Africa] » Separated Dads[UK] » Gingerbread & One Parent Families [UK]

» Fathers Direct [UK] » Fathers For Life [Canada] » 4Life Resources [USA] » Slowlane.com [USA] » Dads & Daughters [USA] » Glenn Sacks [USA] » Menstuff [USA] » Mens News Daily [USA] » Father's World [USA] » International Mens's Network (IMN) [USA] » The Mens Hour [UK] » Families Need Fathers [UK] » Union of Fathers [NZ] » Men's Centre [NZ] » Masculinist Evolution [NZ] » The NZ Father and Child Society [NZ] » National Centre on Fathers and Families [USA] » Fatherville [USA]

The National Centre For Fathering [USA] (www.fathers.com)

The National Centre For Fathering - helping you become a better dad.

"Fathers leave an indelible mark on their children and society. We must encourage, equip, and support dads as they become the true heroes of the coming generation." Ken Canfield, Ph.D., Founder and President National Center for Fathering

The mission of the National Center for Fathering is to improve the well-being of children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of children.. In response to a dramatic trend towards fatherlessness in America, the Center was founded in 1990 by Dr. Ken Canfield to conduct research on fathers and fathering, and to develop practical resources to prepare dads for nearly every fathering situation.

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The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) [USA] (www.fatherhood.org)

The National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) was founded in 1994 to lead a society-wide movement to confront the problem of father absence.

NFI's mission is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.

NFI works to accomplish this mission through:

• Educating and inspiring all people, especially fathers, through public awareness campaigns, research, and other resources.
• Equipping and developing leaders of national, state, and community fatherhood initiatives through curricula, training, and technical assistance.
• Engaging every sector of society through strategic alliances and partnerships.

Shared Parenting Information Group (SPIG) [UK] (www.spig.clara.net)

Shared parenting:
This is the concept that, following divorce or separation, mothers and fathers should retain a strong positive parenting role in their children's lives, with the children actually spending substantial amounts of time living with each parent

Our mission:

• To promote responsible shared parenting after separation and divorce.
• To make available information, research and resources to all concerned.

Hike4Kids Above the Clouds [USA] (www.abovetheclouds.cc)

Hiking 4,400-miles across America on behalf fathers and kids without fathers.

William "Spanky" Bateman continues his Hike4kids across America on behalf of fathers and children without fathers.

"It takes more than a community to raise a child, it takes a father and a mother." ~William Bateman, Miami, FL

Today, there are more adoption agencies, foster homes, crisis intervention centers and youth ranches working with fatherless youth than at any time in American history. Mentoring programs of all types abound. Outreach efforts to single-parent families and step-parent families are springing up all over the internet and in our nation's cities and towns and churches. But, something is still missing from all these great efforts... an element called "fathers." This precious commodity called "fathers" is what many young people will spend the rest of their lives saying contributed to their successes or failures in life. Such is the incredibly important role of fathering.

Hike4Kids across America is this father's attempt to let his neighbor know that it is time for dads to become fathers again- before we destroy the very heritage of parenting. Why not give today's youth what they are really searching for... a father's wisdom.

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Responsible Single Fathers [USA] (www.singlefather.org)

"Responsible Single Fathers is an organization of caring men and women working to help kids weather the difficulties often brought about by their parents divorce, death, or ended relationship. We help kids by providing mentoring, support and referrals to dads that better their ability to cope, parent, nurture, love, and emotionally and financially care for their children."

This site is open to ANYONE interested in seeing a more mature process take place when relationships end. That's why our motto is "It's All About Kids!" You see, if we can keep the focus where it's most important--then we are half way there.

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Equal Parenting Council [UK] (www.equalparenting.org)

Joint Custody and Shared Parenting Information for Children of Divorce and their Parents The Equal Parenting Council advocates shared parenting as the best arrangement for children after their parents divorce or separate, unless a parent is unfit. Children enjoy shared parenting whilst their parents are still married. Why shouldn't this continue after divorce, unless one parent is unfit? If we are truly concerned about putting children's best interests first, there is every reason why shared parenting should continue after their parents divorce or separate.

Kids are devastated by divorce and separation. It is far easier on them when they continue to have parenting time (so called "contact") with both their parents. But sometimes one parent tries to exclude the other parent from their children's lives without justification. Our current legal system is so flawed that it aids and abets these hostile parents in their amoral objective. Instead courts should be upholding the child's right to both parents.

Equal Parenting Council believes that the law should treat both parents equally. This is what we mean by "equal parenting". We are calling upon the Government to introduce a legal presumption whereby all separated parents will have the right to parenting time with their children unless it can be shown (on the basis of credible evidence) that there is some genuine risk to a child's safety. This will enable the excluded parent to require the court to order reasonable parenting time at the first hearing, unless the opposing parent can show good reason why their parenting role should be limited. A good reason must be one that would be valid (for the limiting of the applicant parent's role) even if the parents were still together.

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Live Beat Dads UK [UK] (www.lbduk.org)

Live Beat Dads is a union of parents that have joined in a common goal to provide support to families who suffer from failed domestic partnerships, separation and divorce. We are determined to fulfill the obligations of raising our children but, for one reason or another, we are excluded or have very limited participation in their lives.

We support gender equality, our feelings are such that Men and Women are equally important in a child’s life. We both play a valid role in the emotional health and well-being of a child. We must abolish the gender-biased views of the legal system before we destroy our children. We come from all lifestyles and share a similar feeling.

Live Beat Dads UK is committed to restoring, improving and preserving childhood through the comfort and natural benefit of the presence and guidance of both birth parents, and the experience of family and kinships thereby empowering our children to achieve their own unique being and destiny.

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Kids Peace – The National Centre For Kids Overcoming Crisis [USA] (www.kidspeace.org/)

KidsPeace is a private, not-for-profit charity dedicated to serving the critical behavioral and mental health needs of children, preadolescents and teens. Since 1882, KidsPeace has been helping kids develop the confidence and skills they need to overcome crisis. KidsPeace provides specialized residential treatment services and a comprehensive range of treatment programs and educational services to help families help kids anticipate and avoid crisis whenever possible.

Our Mission
To give hope, help, and healing to children facing crisis.

What we value...

• Children
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Charity

KidsPeace believes in:

• Dignity
  Every kid is unique and has worth and value.
• Safety
  Safety is a primary need and fundamental right of every kid. America's future depends upon emotionally healthy and physically safe children. Every American - especially teachers, counsellors, and children's group leaders - share a unique responsibility to positively nurture, respect, and safeguard children.
• Relationships and Belonging
  Kids grow in the context of supportive relationships. Kids are helped most by people closest to them. Mothers and fathers are the single most powerful support system for kids.
• Empowerment
  Every kid has powerful potential. Help for kids facing crisis must be available anytime, anywhere.
• Character
  Kids learn by making decisions and taking action based upon values. Helping kids anticipate and overcome crisis is a moral imperative and a wise investment of resources.
• Transformation
  Kids discover strengths through choice, risk, failure, insight, and success. Every American has a moral obligation to protect and support children as they discover their strengths and transform into healthy adults.

Fathermag.com [USA] (www.fathermag.com)

Fatherhood is a man's most important work.

Fathermag.com is an Internet based fathering magazine that contains information on anything to do with being a father.

Some of the different sections include;

• Importance of Fathers
• Single fathers
• The Joy of Fathering
• Fathers & Sons
• Fathers & Daughters
• Custody & Divorce
• Child Support
• Fathering news
• 2nd Wives, 2nd Families
• Health
• Book Reviews

The Center For Successful Fathering [USA] (s2.cherlo.com/~admin19/index.mht)

The Center for Successful Fathering was founded in 1995 by Dr. Ron Klinger as a response to the growing number of children who were growing up without a father in their lives. Children need a balance of mothers and fathers in their lives. In 1960, over 80% of our nation’s children went to sleep in a home where both the biological mother and father were present. Today that number has dropped to less than 25%.

Dr. Klinger found that children that have active and involved dads are:

• More successful in school
• More ambitious
• More self confident with their respective male or female identities
• Self-protective and self-reliant
• Less likely to drop out
• Less susceptible to peer pressure
• Less likely to get in trouble with the law

We want the educators who deal with fathers and mothers everyday to use what we have learned about how to get and keep fathers involved with their children.

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Million Dads March [USA] (www.milliondadsmarch.org/)

The Million Dads March is a Worldwide Network of Family-Rights organizations, Fathers' Advocates and Citizen Activists. Designed to be used as a tool for communication, this network is excellent for sharing information and resources, for planning events, and meeting people around the world and in your area with similar goals and ideals.

Though it is called the Million DADS March, the network is by no means restricted to men or Dads only. We openly encourage men and women of all ages, races, and backgrounds to participate and work together to achieve our common goal: Saving Families from the Family Crisis.

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ParentCentre.com [USA] (parentcenter.babycenter.com)

ParentCenter offers more than a thousand original articles searchable by age and grade so you can find information relevant to your child. Link to award-winning content on children's health, learning, development and behavior, including:

Topics A-Z: Ask the Experts about common parenting concerns and read what's In the News today about child development, health and more

Learning Center: Assess your child's school readiness, build study skills and more.

Online Tools: Quickly get answers from our Height Predictor, Activity Planner, Symptom Guide and other interactive resources

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Canadian Children’s Rights Council [Canada] (www.canadiancrc.com)

This is Canada's foremost website supporting Canadian children's rights and responsibilities.

The Canadian Children's Rights Council, a non-profit, non-governmental organization, provides information about violations of children's rights in Canada while advocating for the solutions.

This website is a tremendous resource for anyone interested in Canadian children's rights and responsibilities and current child rights issues in Canada.

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e Parents [USA] (www.e-parents.org)

The website for parents from the National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI). We are an independent charity working to improve the lives of parents and families by campaigning for a more family-friendly society. You will not find any advertising or gimmicks here - just reliable information and advice.

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The National Family & Parenting Institute [UK] (www.nfpi.org.uk)

The website for parents from the National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI). We are an independent charity working to improve the lives of parents and families by campaigning for a more family-friendly society. You will not find any advertising or gimmicks here - just reliable information and advice.

PBS Parents [US] (www.pbs.org/parents/)

PBS Parents is a site that helps you raise a child who is ready to learn.

PBS Parents Is About...

• Together Time: The time you spend playing and learning with your child.
• Parent Time: The time you spend learning how to be a better parent.

A PBS Parent is ...a mom or a dad, a grandma or grandpa, a friend or a caregiver - any adult who helps a child learn and grow.

This site is for parents and kids alike.

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XY: men, masculinities, and gender politics
(www.xyonline.net)

XY is a website focused on men, masculinities, and gender politics. XY is a space for the exploration of issues of gender and sexuality, the daily issues of men's and women's lives, and practical discussion of personal and social change.

XY features over 160 articles on key 'men's issues', from fathering and men's health to the relationships between masculinity, class, race and sexuality, to domestic violence. XY also includes personal stories, book reviews and links to related websites.

XY starts from the belief that many of our society's attitudes about masculinity are harmful to men and boys in a variety of ways, as well as being oppressive to women and children. XY is a forum for men who are seeking to build life-affirming, joyful, and non-oppressive ways of being.

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FATHERS.CO.ZA [South Africa] (www.fathers.co.za)

At fathers.co.za we believe that fatherlessness is one of the most significant family/social problems facing South Africa. Research supports the facts that children from fatherless homes are more likely to be poor, become involved in drug and alcohol abuse, drop out of school, and suffer from health and emotional problems. Boys are more likely to be involved in crime, and girls are more likely to become pregnant as teens. The cost of fatherlessness is high. Unfortunately even when a father is physically present in a home, he may be emotionally absent.

The answer to this great problem is effective fathering.

Fathers.co.za is a non-profit research and education organization whose mission is to champion the role of responsible fatherhood by inspiring and equipping men to be more engaged in the lives of children.

The research information contained here is provided as an extension of our mission. We believe that beyond one’s personal experience, these research findings will provide convincing evidence that restoring responsible fatherhood is a critical priority for our children, families, communities and nation.

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Separated Dads [UK] (www.separateddads.co.uk/)

SeparatedDads.co.uk: Being separated from your kids can be hard if you're a dad. We help with ideas on how to cope when you are together or apart. SeparatedDads.co.uk was formed to offer a unique reference point on being away from your kids.

Our concern was that there was no single UK resource for interesting features and practical advice on this subject. Our features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a background in this area.

Gingerbread & Lone Parents [UK] (www.gingerbread.org.uk/) (www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk)

One Parent Families | Gingerbread believes we can build a fairer society for all families, in which lone parents and their children are not disadvantaged and do not suffer from poverty, isolation, or social exclusion.

Gingerbread is an organisation for Lone Parent Families. It was the largest membership organisation providing help for 1.8 million lone parents and their children throughout England and Wales. In May 2007 it merged with The National Council for One Parent Families.

One Parent Families | Gingerbread is a charity which believes that, through working together, we can make change happen. We recognise that families come in all shapes and sizes and we believe that the diversity of family life should be celebrated. We will work to develop diverse services responsive to real needs.

We will campaign for social justice and for a society within which individuals can grow and contribute. We provide a platform for lone parents, to enable them to have a voice. We offer information and advice lone parents can trust, through the telephone, our publications, through our website and special events.

We act as a centre of expertise, and work with others to improve services, raise awareness and change attitudes. We will promote a culture that is caring, tolerant, and respectful.

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