Best—and worst—states for working fathers this year

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Researchers looked at all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., using 22 important factors to see how friendly they are to working dads. They checked things like how long men work each day, the cost of child care, and how many men are healthy.

What they're saying:

"Working dads have to worry about much more than just how much income they’re bringing home to support their kids," WalletHub analyst Chip Hubo said in a online statement. " They also have to make sure that their children’s childcare and education are adequate, their health is properly looked after, and they get enough quality time with their father. The best states for working dads provide the conditions for all these needs to be met, while also helping dads maintain their own physical and mental health."

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Best states for working dads 

Dig deeper:

According to WalletHub, here are the top three best states for working father:

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts ranks as the best state for working dads due to strong economic conditions, top parental leave policies, excellent schools, and quality child care. It also supports men’s health, with high rates of insured and healthy men.

Washington, D.C. 

Washington, D.C. ranks second for working dads, thanks to high family incomes, low unemployment, strong health outcomes, and excellent access to pediatric care.

 It also supports work-life balance with top parental leave policies and remote work options.

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Connecticut

Connecticut ranks third for working dads, boasting top schools and the highest share of accredited child care centers. 

It has strong economic security for working men and supports good physical and mental health with high health rates and low male suicide rates.

Here are the top 10 states:

1. Massachusetts
2. Washington, D.C.
3. Connecticut
4. Rhode Island
5. New Jersey
6. Minnesota
7. Wisconsin
8. Illinois
9. New Hampshire
10. Maryland