The Realities of Single Fatherhood
Understanding Single Fathers in America
Explore the unique challenges and triumphs of single fathers across the nation.
Fatherhood and Family in Arizona
36,000 births per year are to unwed mothers. This is equal to approximately 45% of all annual births in Arizona.
Approximately 574,000 Arizona children, or 37% of all children in the state, live in single-parent households.
This includes approximately 313,000 Hispanic children, 45,000 Black children, 61,000 Native American children, and 152,000 white children.
Fatherlessness In the United States
Present Fathers
Approximately 18.4 million children in the United States live without a biological father, stepfather, or adoptive father present in the home.
Single Parents
23% of children in the United States are raised by a single parent. This is more than three times the world average (7%) of children raised by a single parent, and the highest rate of any country on Earth
Mothers
Approximately 41% of children are born to unwed mothers. For women under age 30, the unwed birth rate increases to 53%. Fathers are absent in approximately 80% of single-parent homes.
Fatherless issues
Fatherless children are more likely to suffer from psychosocial development issues, live in poverty, drop out of school, engage in school violence, abuse substances, and enter the juvenile justice system.
Key Statistics
Number of Single Fathers
There are over 2.6 million single fathers in the United States.
Employment Rate
Approximately 79% of single fathers are employed, balancing work and family responsibilities.
Child Support
Only 31% of single fathers receive child support, highlighting financial challenges.
Challenges
Single fathers often face unique challenges, including balancing work and childcare, dealing with societal stereotypes, and navigating legal systems for custody and support.
Despite these challenges, many single fathers successfully provide stable and loving homes for their children, demonstrating resilience and dedication.
Programs like those offered by Real Fathers Inc. are crucial in providing support, resources, and community for single fathers striving to give their children the best possible upbringing.
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