Keep kids sharp this summer!
No matter how old your kids are, it's important to keep them learning and reading throughout the summer to avoid the dreaded "summer melt!" For older kids, consider these college prep tips. For younger kids, check out PBS for great activities and crafts. And for all ages, you can support reading at home with these tips.

Find even more fun and creative ideas in our Activities of the Week.

Save the Date: July 18 NRFC Webinar on the Intersection of Parenting and Relationship Skills
To be a good teacher and role model for their children, fathers need a combination of parenting, relationship, and co-parenting skills. This webinar will look at ways in which responsible fatherhood programs are working to improve child well-being by helping fathers enhance their skills in those areas. Presenters will discuss how the different skill sets intersect, describe the work that their programs are doing with fathers, and offer tips for other fatherhood practitioners.
For more details and to register for the webinar, click here.

Recently released from OPRE: Parents and Children Together: Effects of Four Responsible Fatherhood Programs for Low-Income Fathers
The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) funded, and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) oversaw, a contract to conduct the Parents and Children Together (PACT) program evaluation. The PACT Responsible Fatherhood impact study was a large-scale, random assignment examination of four federally funded RF programs that received grants in 2011. This report discusses the impacts of those programs on fathers' parenting, relationships, economic stability, and well-being about one year after the fathers enrolled. Read the full report here.