If you work in human services, chances are you believe in the importance of dads. You understand the positive impact it has on children when dads are engaged, supported, and ...

New Report Estimates $154 Billion in Annual Taxpayer Costs Linked to Father Absence Updated analysis shows federal spending on assistance programs for single mother-headed ...

"I'm often asked during media interviews about the portrayal of fathers in American culture. This Institute for Family Studies article offers insight into recent portrayals in ...

Rapport is the trusting connection that dads feel when they are seen, heard, and valued, rather than being managed, judged, or “fixed.” It builds through the consistent, small but ...

All of us at National Fatherhood Initiative® hope you are well and taking in the warmth and joy of this holiday season. Before we close out 2025, let's take a look back at 10 of ...

Image created in part with Gemini 3 (Nano Banana Pro) You might think that an organization called National Fatherhood Initiative® would provide direct services to fathers, but we ...

Image created with Gemini 3 (Nano Banana Pro) Many human service organizations proudly say they’re “family-centered.” But in practice, what that often means is mom-centered. The ...

If I asked you to pick one source of children’s trauma to reduce, what would you choose? If you chose any of the 10 adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that lead to childhood ...

Do you ever feel that your facilitation battery is running low? Have you ever ended a meeting with a father or group of fathers and thought, “Man, I just didn’t have it today?” ...