The Moynihan Institute
For Fatherhood Research and Policy
69
Percent of Black children are born to unwed parents.
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The Moynihan Institute for Research and Policy will look to provide descriptive and explanatory research and policy positions on issues that impact Black families from the perspective of fathers.
Why The Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy?
The Mission
Fathers and father-figures have the potential to be resources to their children, the mother of their children, and their communities at-large.
The Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy (MIFRP) will utilize the historical work of Moynihan as a base to research and introduce policy that will positively impact Black families, with the father as the focal point within the family.
The Purpose
If Black fathers are lifted up, Black families will be stronger!
Our sole purpose is to empower Black families
and communities through research and policy that focuses on fathers.
Meet the Founding Fellows

Dr. Jeffrey Shears
Co-Chair, Moynihan Institute

Dr. Matisa Wilbon
Co-Chair, Moynihan Institute

Dr. Jeffrey R. Gardere
Founding Fellow

Dr. Janice Kelly
Founding Fellow

Dr. David Miller, M.Ed.
Founding Fellow

Dr. Cassandra Bolar
Founding Fellow

Lorenzo N. Hopper, MPH, PhD
Research Fellow