➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
US: Involving Dads in the Lives of Children Born out of Wedlock
Stateline – September 29, 2016
States are starting to more closely examine custody arrangements for children born out of marriage, which have traditionally favored mothers, either by law or default, to give fathers a greater role in raising their children. Studies indicate that consistent paternal involvement can result in more child-support payments, and better mental health and academic results for the children. Information Gateway resource: Engaging Fathers and Paternal Family Members: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/famcentered/engaging/fathers/
http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2016/09/29/involving-dads-in-the-lives-of-children-born-out-of-wedlock