FAQ

I've already purchased the program. Where can I get the evaluation tools?

Download them here.

How long does the workshop last?

There are 4 sessions; The Well child, the Sick Child, The Safe child and the Injured Child, you can customize the workshop to fit the needs of your community.  Each session can be covered in 1.5 - 2 hours each.

 
Does our organization have to conduct all 4 sessions at one time?   

No, some organizations conduct the workshop as an all day workshop covering all four sessions which runs about 6-7 hours.
Other organizations conduct one 2 hour session per week for 4 weeks, and still others conduct one on one’s covering different content each time they meet with the father

The curriculum is very adaptable to your organizations needs.  In fact, it can be used as a year round fatherhood program.  The Well Child session can be held in the late fall as a prenatal course since more babies are born in December than any other month, the Sick Child can be offered in the Winter when more children tend to get sick more frequently, The Safe Child can be held in the Spring when the December babies are exploring their world more, and the Injured Child can be taught in the Summer when children are out and about climbing and playing.

 
Can mothers attend a Doctor Dad™ Workshop? 

We leave that decision up to the organization.  We have found that the group dynamics change when it’s a mixed group as apposed to it being all dads.  That change is neither good nor bad; it’s just different.  Some fathers are more comfortable learning in an all male environment and some fathers are comfortable with either.  The facilitator can make that determination and can also set the ground rules for creating a learning environment so that all can learn what it takes to be the best dad they can be.
 

What if I buy the curriculum and I have questions?

It is National Fatherhood Initiative’s desire to help your organization succeed in reaching fathers. The Healthcare Programming staff is eager to offer whatever technical assistance we can to help you to help fathers. Please feel free to call or email National Fatherhood Initiative with your questions or comments