Choose an effective fatherhood program and train your staff to implement it successfully. When you choose our programs, you will:
Approach serving dads from a strengths-based, whole-family perspective.
Address the root of problems plaguing your community.
Help staff be more confident and effective in serving dads.
Since 1994, thousands of organizations across the country have trusted NFI programs to strengthen father involvement.
NFI programs are based on research and evidence, specifically designed to help dads excel in their parenting role. Each program empowers dads to strengthen their connections with their children and build healthier families.
24:7 Dad® A.M. is an evidence-based fatherhood program that teaches the five characteristics of a 24:7 Dad and that fathers can be nurturers. Thousands of organizations use it nationwide to improve the knowledge, behavior, and skills of dads of all races, religions, and demographics.
24:7 Dad® P.M. is an evidence-based fatherhood program that covers deeper fathering topics such as stress and work, anger, and improved communication. It also continues to build the five characteristics of a 24:7 Dad and is best for dads who have participated in 24:7 Dad® A.M.
InsideOut Dad® is an evidence-based fatherhood program developed specifically for incarcerated fathers. It encourages fathering from the inside by helping dads develop pro-fathering attitudes, knowledge, and skills, equips dads with fathering strategies for release.
Shorter than 24:7 Dad® A.M. and P.M. and with different content, 24:7 Dad® Key Behaviors Workshop is an eight-hour fatherhood workshop that helps dads develop 12 key behaviors to become the best dads possible. It also reinforces the five characteristics of a 24:7 Dad.
ProFathering15™ is an interactive and engaging online program that builds dads' skills in fathering, parenting, and healthy relationships. Each topic can be completed in just 15 minutes, and dads can complete it on their own or with the support of your program staff. It is available in English and Spanish versions.
Understanding Dad™ helps moms recognize the importance of dad's involvement in their children's lives. It encourages reflection on how past experiences impact relationships with fathers and teaches communication skills to strengthen co-parenting relationships. Also available with Mom as Gateway, a booster session on maternal gatekeeping.
To certify facilitators to deliver NFI programs and build staff capacity. Organizations are more successful when they bundle programs with training. We strongly recommend facilitator training on NFI programs and building staff capacity around father inclusion.
No matter your setting, staff capacity, or budget, we have a wide range of programs to meet your needs. Our flexible solutions work with diverse fathers and in diverse organizations and communities.
The first step in implementing a fatherhood program looks different
depending on the unique needs of your organization.
Here are two ways you can get started:
Train Your Staff
Fatherhood Programs
Fatherhood Data
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