We all know that many millions of children and teens do not have a “Daddy” who is involved in their lives. Over the years we have come to more fully realize that this is a systemic problem in our nation and around the world. It is a problem which daily affects the lives of kids of every race, creed, color, and socio-economic status. Ultimately we as a society bear the increasingly heavy burden of the “no daddy” problem – morally, financially, and spiritually.
Children in fatherless homes "are two to three times more likely to use drugs, become teen parents, be connected with the criminal justice system, to fail in school or to live in poverty," 1
Most of us know there is a problem, but few are actually TACKLING the issue. Not many are bringing it to the forefront of the NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL conscience by taking bold steps to rectify it. It is our plan to help bring attention to and tackle the systemic problem of "no daddy" through Daddy Restoration, Inc. This is a nationwide problem and deserves all of our attention – rich or poor, black, white or brown.
We are working to challenge fathers to change their own lives, then involve or re-involve themselves in the lives of their kids with their physical and emotional presence, and with their finances. The plan is to speak DIRECTLY to the men and their kids, through music, illustrated tracts and booklets, video clips, other media and documentaries, in the jails and prisons, at conferences and events, and right out there on the streets.
Our hearts are broken over the plight of so many children, and grieved over the toll is has taken and will increasingly take on our nation. If regular folks like you and I are troubled over it, the Father’s pain is no doubt infinitely greater…
We encourage and welcome the support from whosoever desires to help us. Contact us if you would like to get involved in the beginning stages of this work. There is much, much more to come...
Throughout the month of February we will be developing this web site. Come back and re-visit us often to explore our vision for "restoring the hearts of the fathers to their children."
Even one father truly restored to his children would make our efforts worthwhile – but we plan to see many thousands restored!
- Daddy Restoration Staff
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1. Roland Warren, President of the National Fatherhood Initiative
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