The author presents the results of a study examining the effects of educational, employment, and psychosocial support services for young fathers who participated in a college-based program in Buffalo, New York. Findings suggest that men who receive paid internships are more likely to complete a program and that those who complete the program have an 83% probability of either working or being in school 90 days after completion. Implications for practice and policy are discussed, and recommendations for research are offered.
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