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Insights from the Moynihan Institute Experts

We provide descriptive and explanatory research and policy positions on issues that impact Black families from the perspective of fathers.

The Census Can Count Households But Struggles to See Fathers

Thirty Years After Welfare Reform (PRWORA), America Still Hasn’t Decided What It Believes About Fathers

5 Ways Co-Parents Can Build Hope in Their Children

When Navigating Social Commentary and Being of Service Collide

When Child Support Doesn’t Reach the Child

What Does Cohabitation Data Tell Us About Fathers and the Success Sequence?

The Walk Is Only the Beginning: Why the 2026 Million Fathers March Matters

The Success Pathway: A Model for Moving Forward From Wherever You Are

Where Does the Success Sequence Leave Everyone Else?

AI Can Write a Legal Motion, But Can’t Guarantee a Father Gets to See His Child

Passion Isn’t a Business Plan: What 36 Years in Nonprofits Taught Me About Serving

Maybe Fatherhood Should Feel Good, Too

When Supporting a Father Means Making Room for Him to Lead

Before Their Names Were Called, Their Fathers Had Already Shown Up