Become a Double Duty Dad

Kids Need You to be a Double Duty Dad™!

There are 24 million children in the United States today growing up in a home without their father. Even dads who are in the same home as their children sometimes need a little extra help and encouragement on the journey of fatherhood.

If you are a dad whose children are grown, or away from home, chances are you’ve mastered everything from diapers and first steps to first dates and driving lessons. You might feel as though you’ve already finished your tour of service.

But National Fatherhood Initiative knows you have valuable experience and unique talents to give! Join NFI's Double Duty Dad™ program, and by giving as little as 24 hours a year to helping kids or helping dads, you can get rewards for "doing Double Duty."

To get started, simply take the pledge and sign up below!

Step One - Take the Pledge

By signing up, I have committed to being a Double Duty Dad™. 

As a Double Duty Dad™, I will do my best to protect, nurture, and guide any children under my care. This includes looking out for their safety and well-being.

I will model involved, responsible, and committed fatherhood.  I will lead by example and avoid activities or behaviors that would not set a good precedent for children or other fathers I come into contact with.

I will keep my commitments to the children or fathers I mentor, and strive to live with integrity.

I desire to never stop growing and learning how to be a better father, mentor, and friend to other fathers.

You can also print out and sign a PDF copy of the Double Duty Dads pledge.

Step Two - Register Your Pledge

Step 3 - Purchase the Double Duty Dad Kid

Purchase the Double Duty Dad™ Kit, complete with a Double Duty Dad™ hat you can wear, and a Double Duty Dad™ Guide that's filled with helpful tips for working with dads and kids and recommended volunteer organizations. Plus, when you buy the kit, you become eligible to receive rewards - Bronze, Silver, and Gold pins - for the hours you log!

Step 4 - Log Your Hours / Earn Rewards

Then, it's simple - start volunteering! Keep track of the time you spend. For logging 12 hours or more, as little as 15 minutes a day, we will mail you rewards for your dedication to "doing Double Duty."