Jeb Bush on Families & Children

Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising.

signed the National Governors Association position paper:

The Issue

Growing evidence suggests that children from families in which fathers do not contribute their time and support endure a number of risk factors. Children with absent fathers are more likely to drop out of school, become teenage parents,

NGA's Position

Governors believe that government at all levels can and should take immediate action to help reduce the number of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and encourage active participation by fathers of all ages in raising their children. Go Source: National Governors Association "Issues / Positions" 01-NGA12 on Sep 7, 2001

Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives.

signed the National Governors Association policy:

providing additional education and information about the importance of fathers participating in raising their children;
establishin
developing strategies that include both parents in activities focused on their children, such as training service providers and educators to include both parents in their service delivery;

working with private employers and the education communit Source: NGA policy HR-28. Fatherhood Policy 01-NGA6 on Aug 15, 2001

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