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'I Want Child Care He's Gonna Be Happy In': A Case Study of a Father's Child Care Experiences
Early Education and Development
  • Susan E. Collins
  • Daniel K. Malone
  • Seema L. Clifasefi
  • Joshua A. Ginzler
  • Michelle D. Garner, University of Washington Tacoma
  • Bonnie Burlingham
  • Heather S. Lonczak
  • Elizabeth A. Dana
  • Megan Kirouac
Publication Date
1-28-2010
Document Type
Article
Abstract

Research Findings: This in-depth single case study explores the experiences of a single father with finding and maintaining child care for his son. This American middle-income, Caucasian father lives and works in Minnesota. Findings include difficulty locating and maintaining child care, dissatisfaction with child care quality, concerns about paying for care, and using grandparents as a secondary form of care. Practice or Policy: This article contributes to the literature because it is the only case study available about a father's involvement in child care and how single fathers engage with nonparental care.

DOI
10.1080/10409280902783467
Publisher Policy
pre-print, post-print
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Citation Information
Susan E. Collins, Daniel K. Malone, Seema L. Clifasefi, Joshua A. Ginzler, et al.. "'I Want Child Care He's Gonna Be Happy In': A Case Study of a Father's Child Care Experiences" Early Education and Development Vol. 21 Iss. 1 (2010) p. 1 - 20
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michelle_garner/2/