The method for this research project was a qualitative study design with nine questions to explore social workers perceptions about father and child relationship and how they believed the involvement of a father affects the mental health of the child. Semi- structured interviews occurred with four social worker at the Department of Children and families. All social workers interviewed had caseloads that included families with fathers, without fathers, and psychological fathers. Prior to the interviews, informed consent was given to each participant. There was no compensation given to participate in the research, but each social worker agreed to participate in the research process. Three social workers had their Masters in Social Work
