Abstract
This research project examines African American single fathers in their role as single parents. Since 1970, the population of single fathers has rapidly grown, as has the population of African American single fathers, yet the needs, concerns and challenges of this population have yet to be fully identified. In addition, it is not fully understood how this population of fathers is adjusting to and managing the role of single parenting. Eleven men from Sacramento and the surrounding areas participated in the research study. The findings suggest that the needs of these fathers are very similar to the needs of their female equivalents. Adjustment to and managing the role of single parenting does not seem to be a challenge for these fathers. In fact, these fathers appear to adjust fairly well. However, the disparities these fathers encounter from the stereotypes placed upon them by society as well as their interactions with government agencies seem to be of great concern for the fathers.