Fathers can lower their children's risk of going hungry by staying involved
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 15:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Nonresident father involvement in a child's life is positively associated with lower food insecurity in both early and middle childhood. Involvement could include time spent with the child, monetary contributions and "in kind" support, such as treats, gifts and payment of medical or childcare expenses. In particular, in kind support resulted in a 10 to 12 percent reduction in food insecurity for children.