FATHERHOOD IN THE CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM: AN INNOVATIVE PROBLEM‐SOLVING APPROACH TO AN OLD PROBLEM1 |
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Authors: | Honorable Milton C Lee |
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Institution: | Family Court of the District of Columbia Superior Court |
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Abstract: | The article is a summary of the development of the District of Columbia Superior Court's Fathering Court Initiative. The Fathering Court Initiative is a problem‐solving court that has developed an innovative approach to child support cases that involves noncustodial parents returning from a period of incarceration. The program is designed to operate as a court based partnership between government and private sector organizations that match resources with family needs to promote responsible co‐parenting. |
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Keywords: | child support problem‐solving courts re‐entry programs fathering court responsible fatherhood |
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