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Christopher A. Brown

Christopher A. Brown

Chris is President of National Fatherhood Initiative. He is married to Kayla, has two adult daughters, and lives in Texas.

Recent Posts

4 Reasons to Promote Marriage to Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 21, 2017
Dads' self-interest. Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, InsideOut Dad®

[Video] Another Reason Why Dads are Vital to Child Well-Being

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 14, 2017
When you help a dad to be more involved, responsible, and committed to his child, you help build that child's resilience. Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

More Reason to Serve These Underserved Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 7, 2017
Location, location, location. Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Who's Tom Brady's Hero? [Video]

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 3, 2017
As we gear up for the Super Bowl on Sunday, here's a reminder about the importance of heroes to the players who'll don... Read More

How Dads View Co-Parenting

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jan 31, 2017
One of the best ways to help dads become more involved in the lives of their children is to ensure that the co-parenting... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Why Good Facilitators are Vital for Program Retention

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jan 19, 2017
A good facilitator is as important as the content of a fatherhood program. Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks

What You Need to Know > New Rule to Increase Regular Child Support Payments

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jan 4, 2017
Many of the noncustodial dads served by organizations and programs like yours struggle to pay child support. The ability of... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

The Untapped Pot of Funds for Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 28, 2016
If your fatherhood program relies solely or primarily on funds from foundations or government, it's crucial that you expand the... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

A Website Model for Your Fatherhood Work

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 20, 2016
Next to word-of-mouth and your program and organization partners, your website can be your best communication and recruitment... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, Tips & Tricks

(Another) Powerful Video for Your Fatherhood Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 13, 2016
Last week in this blog I shared a powerful video for you to consider integrating into your fatherhood program. I have another... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

Powerful Video for Your Fatherhood Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 6, 2016
As I talk with facilitators of National Fatherhood Initiative's (NFI's) fatherhood programs, I'm constantly amazed by... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

Strengthening Families and The 5 Protective Factors Series: Social & Emotional Competence of Children

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 30, 2016
During the past four weeks, I have blogged about a collaboration between National Fatherhood Initiative® and the Center for the... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks

Online, On-Demand Practitioner Certificates A Hit!

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 29, 2016
Since releasing the first of our online, on-demand practitioner certificates in May of 2015, 284 practitioners from 130... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

Strengthening Families and The 5 Protective Factors Series: Concrete Support

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 23, 2016
During the past three weeks, I have blogged about a collaboration between National Fatherhood Initiative® and the Center for the... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

The Silver-Lined Lesson for Your Kids from the Presidential Election

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 22, 2016
This post originally appeared on The Huffington Post. With the race for President now squarely in our rearview mirror, it’s... Read More

Topics: Tips & Tricks

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