It seems there's a lot of statistical evidence for the benefits to children when their father has a good role in their lives. The kids do better at school, in relationships, and in later working life. "Children in father-absent homes are almost four times more likely to be poor."
So the federal government is giving Ohio $10 million to help low-income fathers get better at being fathers.
"Ohio plans to release funds to new and expectant low-income fathers in five counties across the state. Men ages 16-24 will receive benefits such as job training, parenting classes, and healthy marriage and relationship education . . " in counties chosen for poverty, out-of-wedlock birth, and infant mortality.
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