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Melissa Byers

Melissa Byers

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

Recent Posts

The Father Absence Crisis [Infographic]

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 16, 2017
There is a crisis in America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 24 million children in America—one out of three—live without... Read More

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

Apply for New Cohort to Learn to Use Change Leadership to Transform Your Organization

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 8, 2017
We recently learned of an opportunity we wanted to share: The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities has announced the... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, 7 Habits of a 24/7 Dad

FRPN Free Webinar > Inside the Black Box: Measuring Service Delivery, Client Engagement and Fidelity

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 6, 2017
NFI President Christopher A. Brown sits on the Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) advisory committee. FRPN has... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Spotlight > Williamsburg, VA CDR Empowers Dads with NFI Resources

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 2, 2017
Pictured: Donovan Bridgeforth, CDR's newest Fatherhood Consultant with the diaper bag CDR distributes to new dads in the Rookie... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

How Your Organization Can Support National Marriage Week

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jan 24, 2017
Marriage might not be a popular subject with the clients you serve, but no one can argue with the research: Marriage is good for... Read More

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

An Important Question from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jan 16, 2017
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Read More

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

Spotlight > New Hampton Jail Uses InsideOut Dad® Program, Prepares Fathers for Release

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jan 12, 2017
We try to spotlight fatherhood programs in the news when we can. We do this for many reasons, but one is to encourage you. We... Read More

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

2 Free eBooks > Guide to Mentoring Fathers and Guide to Mentoring Fatherless Children

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Dec 21, 2016
How can we combat the father absence crisis? One major way is through mentoring. Whether it's mentoring a fatherless child or... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

Alan Thicke, Father on Screen and in Real Life, Passes Away at 69

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Dec 15, 2016
It's a sad day when anyone passes away, but at National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), our thoughts are with Alan Thicke's family,... Read More

New eBook > 8 Cutting Edge Ideas to Super-Charge Your Fatherhood Program (Product Spotlight)

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Dec 14, 2016
As the nation’s #1 provider of fatherhood skill-building programs and resources, National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) continually... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

Just for Moms > 2 New Resources on Communication and Co-Parenting (Product Spotlight)

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Dec 7, 2016
We often get asked, "What resources do you have for moms?" Our answer will include our curriculum called Understanding Dad™ and... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

New Resource Shows Dads How to Better Manage Money

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Nov 3, 2016
Do you work with fathers who struggle with money? Sadly, some dads see their role strictly as check-writer-in-chief while other... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

6 Tips to Protect Your Child from Bullying

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Nov 1, 2016
I try to stay up on the latest blog posts about fatherhood. Often, I share helpful articles on NFI's social media channels. But,... Read More

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

Spotlight > Men in Pueblo, Colorado Learn to Become Better Dads

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Oct 26, 2016
You have to see how one fatherhood program in Pueblo, Colorado is helping men learn how to be better fathers. Read this post to... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

Free Webinar > An Introduction to NFI's Home Visitation Resource Bundle

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Oct 18, 2016
Do you struggle with engaging dads in home visits? Do you lack father-specific resources to incorporate into your existing... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

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