Re-engaging separated fathers with their children after contact has broken down

This paper explores how separated fathers, who may have limited or no contact with their children, can be understood from a non-deficit perspective (Fleming 2002; Hawkins &; Dollahite 1997; King 2000, 2001, 2005; King, Sweeney &; Fletcher 2004). It describes how the generative fathering framework is used as a model to assist separated fathers to rebuild their connection with their children. The paper also examines parent/child contact time from a child focused perspective.