Children reared in homes without their fathers are at greater risk for negative outcomes when compared to children of a two-parent household, with an engaged father. Even more depressing, these children are also more likely to end up abused, neglected, and/or exploited. Studies showed Child Welfare workers who received training on father engagement and how to locate fathers, were more likely to search for and contact the father, develop a case plan, and provide services.This course will explore some of the negative outcomes for children without an engaged father and the benefits of having an engaged father. It will also some of the challenges workers face in trying locate and engage fathers of the children they are working with. This course will help prepare workers to better engage fathers on their caseloads.