The Facts on "Fatherlessness"

The percentage of kids born out-of-wedlock has grown 223% since 1970.
[US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2005]

7 out of 10 African-American kids are born out-of-wedlock.
[US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2005]

3 out of 10 Caucasian kids are born out-of-wedlock; an increase of 440% since 1970. [US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2005]

90% of homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes. [U.S. D.H.H.S., Bureau of the Census.]

85% of children who exhibit behavioral disorders come from fatherless homes. [Center for Disease Control.]

85% of youths in prisons grew up in a fatherless home. [Fulton Co. Georgia jail populations, Texas Dept. of Corrections, 1992.]

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