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Where’s my Daddy? Living Arrangements of American Fathers
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  • Research on fathers and fatherhood was almost nonexistent only a few years ago, but now the interest and availability of data is growing rapidly.
  • This poster describes the number and characteristics of American fathers who live with none, at least one, or all of their biological children.
    • Characteristics include age, marital status, race and Hispanic origin, nativity, educational attainment, labor force participation, family income, work related disability, poverty status, and receipt of government assistance.

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