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Involvement of Homeless Fathers

Challenges and Possibilities

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Father Involvement in Young Children’s Lives

Part of the book series: Educating the Young Child ((EDYC,volume 6))

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While the field of father involvement is gaining increasing sophistication in theory and research, homeless fathers have remained invisible to researchers and policy-makers. With the rise of family homelessness around the world, there is a need for devoting scholarly interest on homeless fathers and their children. This chapter provides an overview of existing theoretical perspectives, issues, and programs relevant to homeless fathers and their children. We also offer specific and feasible recommendations for practitioners and researchers.

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Pattnaik, J., Medeiros, C. (2013). Involvement of Homeless Fathers. In: Pattnaik, J. (eds) Father Involvement in Young Children’s Lives. Educating the Young Child, vol 6. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5155-2_8

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