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title: What are some strategies for engaging fathers in child welfare?
description: "Fathers play a vital role in child development, yet child welfare agencies often focus primarily on mother-child relationships. To address this gap, agencies are implementing strategies such as policy evaluations, inclusive environments, targeted supports, and community partnerships to better engage…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/youth-family-engagement/what-are-some-strategies-for-engaging-fathers-in-child-welfare/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Engagement of Lived Experience
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Tipsheet
---

# What are some strategies for engaging fathers in child welfare?

Fathers play a vital role in child development, yet child welfare agencies often focus primarily on mother-child relationships. To address this gap, agencies are implementing strategies such as policy evaluations, inclusive environments, targeted supports, and community partnerships to better engage fathers and paternal relatives in child welfare practices.

 

**Source: **Casey Family Programs

 

[Read More](https://www.casey.org/engaging-fathers-prevention/)

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