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The Experiences and Needs of Atlanta’s Young NPU-V Black Fathers: An Exploratory Study
This resource is especially important to MIFRP because it localizes fatherhood research in Atlanta and connects Black fathers’ lived experiences to community conditions, child welfare, social service access, legal barriers, and policy reform. It helps move the public conversation from deficit narratives toward support, capacity-building, and community accountability.
- AUTHOR(S):
- Jeffrey Shears; David Miller; Lorenzo N. Hopper; Cassandra Bolar; Armon Perry; Britany Hodges
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Description
Exploratory qualitative article on the lived experiences of 13 young nonresidential Black fathers in Atlanta’s NPU-V community, including Adair Park, Mechanicsville, Peoplestown, Pittsburgh, Summerhill, and Capitol Gateway. The study identifies fear and fathering, stigma around Black fatherhood, limited father-focused services, navigation of co-parenting and legitimation barriers, and the need for supportive resources.
Key Takeaways
Young Black fathers described anxiety, stigma, limited father-specific services, and barriers to accessing their children. They also showed determination to remain engaged and identified the need for parenting classes, co-parenting supports, community-based programs, and policy changes around legitimation and child support.
resource tags
Atlanta NPU-V, Black fathers, child welfare
Resource Information
File
Research Article
File Type
JPG
Language
English
Author(s)
Jeffrey Shears; David Miller; Lorenzo N. Hopper; Cassandra Bolar; Armon Perry; Britany Hodges
Publishers
Child Welfare / Child Welfare League of America ;Fathers Incorporated
year
2025