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A Survey and Description of Projects that Support and Promote Fathering in Canada: Still Work to Do to Reach Fathers in their Real-Life Settings

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
April 2005

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the characteristics of current Canadian intervention programs designed to support father involvement. Sixty-one projects in the 10 provinces constituted the sample. Results show that most of the projects operate on limited budgets. The activities they offer mostly target fathers themselves to the exclusion of key people in their social environment. The discussion underscores the strenghts and weaknesses of father support programs, and guidelines for future intervention in this area are proposed.

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Cette étude avait pour but d'identifier les caractéristiques des programmes de soutien à l'engagement paternel au Canada. Soixante et un projets issus des 10 provinces formaient l'échantillon. Les résultats montrent que la plupart des projets ont des budgets limités. Les activités qu'ils offrent sont principalement dirigées vers les pères. Peu d'activités rejoignent les individus dans l'environnement social des pères. La discussion met l'emphase sur les forces et les faiblesses des programmes de soutien à l'engagement paternel. Il propose des pistes pour l'intervention destinée aux pères.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 24Number 1April 2005
Pages: 5 - 17

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Version of record online: 13 May 2009

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Annie Devault
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Judith Gaudet
Université du Québec à Montréal
Christine Bolte
Université du Québec à Montréal
Michèle St-Denis
Université du Québec à Montréal

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