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Part of National Fatherhood Initiative's mission is to use television, radio, and print media to communicate to the public about the importance of responsible fatherhood for children, families, and communities.

Following are highlights of NFI's recent press appearances. Links are provided where applicable. Please note that some news sites require a free registration to view content.

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Archbishop's Annual Appeal helps 600 men be better dads

The program is free for fathers and expectant fathers. It offers discussions about responsible fatherhood, employment services, healthy relationship skills and more. Services include "24/7 Dads," a 12-week program focusing on how to be "a great dad 24 hours a day, seven days a week," according to Alwyn Foster, project assistant.

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Friday, May 31, 2013 4:26:00 PM

Honoring our nation's military dads

National Fatherhood Initiative's Vincent DiCaro on how you can choose the winner of the 2013 Military Fatherhood Award.

Watch the video here

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:45:00 PM

City Jail inmates complete fatherhood program

Glasgow and about a dozen other men incarcerated in the Richmond City Jail “graduated” Tuesday from InsideOut Dad, a three-month program teaching them be better fathers in preparation for when they are released.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 1:19:00 PM

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Contact

Vincent DiCaro

Vice President, Development and Communication

p: 240.912.1270
vdicaro@fatherhood.org

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"Man of Steel" and Fatherhood

NFI on C-SPAN's Washington Journal

5 Father's Day Commercials that May Make You Shed Man Tears

Fatherhood Supports Strong Moms & National Family Month

NFI Presents 2013 Military Fatherhood Award™ to RPC Patrick Mondragon

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Sharon Merritt
The STOP Organization Head Start (Norfolk, VA)