Engaging Fathers

Where are the DADS? How might their engagement be increased? Challenges and factors impacting the engagement of non-resident fathers with the child welfare system. Learning objectives: (1) Learn about the benefits of father engagement, (2) Gain practice insights to enhance father engagement, and (3) Gain insights from a federal demonstration effort to inform planning and decision making processes. PRESENTED BY: Natasha Grossmen, M.S.W., University of Washington, School of Social Work, Carol Harper, B.S.W., M.P.A. University of Washington, School of Social Work, and Jonah Idczak, B.A. in Social Work, Social Worker, Children's Services, Washington