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Melissa Byers

Melissa Byers

Melissa Byers is Chief Marketing Officer for National Fatherhood Initiative®. She lives in South Carolina.

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Six Steps to Implementing an Evidence-Based Program

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   May 18, 2016
This post originally appeared at Child Trends blog. Governments, schools, foundations, and nonprofit organizations fund programs... Read More

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

Free Webinar > FRPN to Host Webinar on Measuring Economic Security Outcomes in Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Apr 26, 2016
On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST, the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (FRPN) will host a free webinar... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources

We Have a Winning Pledge! Announcing 24/7 Dad® and InsideOut Dad® Pledge

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Apr 21, 2016
A few weeks ago, we asked 24/7 Dad® and InsideOut Dad® program participants and facilitators to submit an optional pledge that... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

Free Webinar > How Father Friendly is Your Organization?

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Apr 12, 2016
Ever wonder how father friendly your organization is? It's time you find out! You can with our Father Friendly Check-Up™. This... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

Spotlight > Buckner Project Helps Fathers Become Better Dads in Texas

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Apr 7, 2016
Child abuse, teen pregnancy, substance abuse...these are some of the risk factors you face when you live in Gregg County, Texas.... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Tips & Tricks

A Unique Resource to Begin Healing Relationships Affected by a Father’s Incarceration

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Apr 6, 2016
In case you hadn’t heard, NFI recently released a new resource entitled, Out of the Ashes: Where a Seed Finds Life. Out of the... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

7 MORE Facts from Father Facts 7 [Free Resource]

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 25, 2016
Father Facts 7 (FF7) is the go-to resource if you're interested in promoting responsible fatherhood. These vital statistics on... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

A Father's Contact from Prison Made All the Difference to His Son

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 15, 2016
Last week we shared the story of Coley Harris, a previously incarcerated father dedicated to helping youth in his hometown of... Read More

Topics: Success Stories

5 Ways to Be a Great Dad During Tough Times

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 12, 2016
Let’s be honest, Miracles from Heaven is a wild story. We watch a mom (Jennifer Garner) and dad (Martin Henderson) in desperation... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, Tips & Tricks

While Wilmington, DE has a High Rate of Father Absence, it Also Has One of the Best Fathers

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 8, 2016
Wilmington, DE has one of the nation's highest rates of father absence in our nation (65.5%), followed closely by Detroit, MI... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

Announcing Call for Submissions > 24/7 Dad® and InsideOut Dad® Pledges

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 2, 2016
According to Merriam Webster, a pledge is a serious promise or agreement; something that you leave with another person as a way... Read More

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

Four Fatherhood Lessons from America's Founding Father

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 15, 2016
General, Commander-in-Chief, First President of the United States...these are some of the titles of America's Founding Father,... Read More

Topics: Tips & Tricks

3 Ways To Make Your Marriage Better By Tonight

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 11, 2016
It's National Marriage Week and considering I've been married over 12 years, I've learned a thing or two. Okay, I've learned... Read More

Topics: Tips & Tricks

Spotlight > 24/7 Dad® Launches in Iowa, Shows Recruitment "Must Haves" [Video]

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 2, 2016
With all eyes on Iowa this week for the presidential caucuses, we have our eyes on a fatherhood program in Northern Iowa who's... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Tips & Tricks

8 Ways an Involved Father Helps His Child

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jan 21, 2016
Father absence has many negative consequences for children, which is why we, at NFI, often often talk about The Father Absence... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

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