The Michigan Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) is committed to improving the well-being of children by increasing the number of children growing up with nurturing and committed fathers. MFC assists practitioners working in the human services field to more effectively work with fathers to help them become better parents with thriving children. Learn more about MFC

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A growing body of research over the last 20 years, much of it funded by federal agencies, shows the importance of fathers in the lives of their children. Simply put, high father involvement is related to optimal child development, on both intellectual and achievement measures. In fact, more important than the actual time fathers spend with their children is the quality of the interactions. There is little doubt that fathers play a significant role in the lives of their children. Learn more about ‘Why Fathers?’