News Archive

Building Bridges Between Responsible Fatherhood and Domestic Violence Initiatives

Responsible Fatherhood Forum
Summary of Presentation by Joe Jones, Center for Urban Families CEO
Sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation
October 21, 2007

In recent years advocates, researchers, and practitioners in the responsible fatherhood arena have promoted the importance of positive involvement of disconnected fathers in the lives of their children.

Hundreds of Groups Urge Congress to Restore Child Support Enforcement Funds

National Women’s Law Center
October 4, 2007, Washington, D.C.

Cuts in federal funding for the child support program will force states to reduce enforcement services and cost families billions of dollars in uncollected child support unless Congress acts quickly, a coalition concerned with child and family well-being said today.

Impacts of Marriage on Low-Income Americans

WAMU Radio Thursday June 7, 2007 12:06

Marriage has long been considered a cornerstone of American culture. But when it comes to the economics and the internal dynamics of marriage, social scientists are still debating the impact of "goin' to the chapel."

Center for Urban Families Launches $7.5 Million Capital Campaign. Center Also Announces New Name, Web Site

Nearly $4 Million Already Donated to Fund New Building, Programs

Baltimore – Formerly known as the Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development, the Center for Urban Families announces the launch of a campaign to raise $7.5 million to purchase and renovate a new headquarters building in West Baltimore and to expand programs serving low-income families throughout the city.