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Class Teaches Utah Inmates How to be Better Dads

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Mar 7, 2019

No matter how peaceful and quiet Beaver County is, there are some places you just don’t ever want to go. That place is easy to... Read More

Topics: Featured, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

Making a Fundable Case for Your Fatherhood Program

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Mar 5, 2019

I grew up without a father at home. In adulthood, I continued to struggle with what I called the “daddy deficit.” It was a key... Read More

Topics: Featured, general fatherhood resources

Including Fathers in Human Services

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Feb 14, 2019

This article originally appeared in the January 2019 Child Support Report, a product of the Office of Child Support... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Tools to Help Female Staff Engage Fathers—Even Better [Part 2 of 2]

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jan 31, 2019

As we shared in Tuesday's blog, there are 3 things that can hinder female staff’s ability and desire to engage dads. If you... Read More

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

3 Reasons it May Be Hard for Female Staff to Engage Fathers [Part 1 of 2]

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jan 29, 2019

You undoubtedly have female staff who work in your organization and interact with fathers and families to deliver your... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Tips & Tricks

InsideOut Dad program graduates largest class to date

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Oct 11, 2018

Photo: Jarnakin Brown receives his diploma from Tim Carothers during a graduation ceremony for the InsideOut Dad program at... Read More

Topics: Featured, Success Stories

Want Good Times In This Nation Again? Choose Fatherhood.

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Sep 11, 2018

Several years ago, when I was president of National Fatherhood Initiative, I had the pleasure of working on a fantastic... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Five days of grace for dads incarcerated at Salinas Valley State Prison

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Aug 9, 2018

We're pleased to bring you this article featuring Salinas Valley State Prison, an NFI partner who, along with the GEO group,... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources

First Things First: Do fathers really make a difference?

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jul 5, 2018

If you watch almost any show on television that involves a father these days, it's common to see a dad who is portrayed as an... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Data Everywhere: Where to Find Your State and Community’s Father Facts Data

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jun 28, 2018

If you’re seeking to write a grant for fatherhood related funding or are simply looking to educate your community around involved... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Humans and elephants both fare better with dads around

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jun 7, 2018

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

InsideOut Dad®: Changing lives of inmates, their families

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Mar 20, 2018

“She’s so beautiful” are words Arthur Bess repeated upon seeing his six-month-old daughter for the first time. Bess and two... Read More

Topics: Featured, Success Stories

‘Strengthening families, changing lives and restoring hope’: Frederick Newell of The Dream Center

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Mar 6, 2018

“Our mission is strengthening families, changing lives and restoring hope,” said Frederick Newell, executive director ofThe... Read More

Topics: Featured, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

The Biological Effects of Father Loss: An Interview with Daniel Notterman

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Sep 28, 2017

Topics: General Fatherhood Research & Studies

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Class Teaches Utah Inmates How to be Better Dads

Making a Fundable Case for Your Fatherhood Program

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Tools to Help Female Staff Engage Fathers—Even Better [Part 2 of 2]

3 Reasons it May Be Hard for Female Staff to Engage Fathers [Part 1 of 2]

InsideOut Dad program graduates largest class to date

Want Good Times In This Nation Again? Choose Fatherhood.

Five days of grace for dads incarcerated at Salinas Valley State Prison

First Things First: Do fathers really make a difference?

Data Everywhere: Where to Find Your State and Community’s Father Facts Data

Humans and elephants both fare better with dads around

InsideOut Dad®: Changing lives of inmates, their families

‘Strengthening families, changing lives and restoring hope’: Frederick Newell of The Dream Center

The Biological Effects of Father Loss: An Interview with Daniel Notterman

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