Voices of Resilience: Unveiling the Strength in Fragile Families with Dr. Ronald L. Mincy
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In this episode of the I Am Dad podcast, host Kenneth Braswell interviews Dr. Ronald L. Mincy, a professor of social policy and social work practice at Columbia University. Dr. Mincy discusses his journey into the field of fatherhood research and his work on the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the challenges faced by low-income fathers, particularly black men, and the impact on their children. Dr. Mincy also highlights the need for more resources and funding in the field of fatherhood research and practice, as well as the importance of integrating community-based practice with research. He concludes by expressing his hope for the field to become more institutionalized and for more collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
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