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What the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parents’ Mental Health Means for Serving Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Oct 3, 2024
On August 26th, I received an invitation to attend a briefing the next day on the upcoming release of a parenting-related... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, mental health, Research & Infographics

How to Help Dads Thrive through Father-Inclusive Programs and Services

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Sep 18, 2024
Dads are irreplaceable and essential for child well-being. Whether teaching them life skills, providing emotional support, or... Read More

Topics: fatherhood program planning, father friendly organization, marketing fatherhood programs, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, father presence, father inclusive, father inclusion

Using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a Frame for Father-Inclusive Efforts

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 10, 2024
Unless you’ve been on a remote desert island for the past couple of years, I’m sure you’ve heard about the push to implement... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Understanding Dad™, 24:7 Dad®

Florida Dad Fazil Finds Hope with the InsideOut Dad® Fatherhood Program

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Sep 3, 2024
A Florida father's story of hope began while he was incarcerated. Thanks to National Fatherhood Initiative® partner Operation... Read More

Topics: incarcerated fathers, children of incarcerated fathers, successful reentry, programs for incarcerated dads, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

Why Fathers Matter

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Aug 27, 2024
National Fatherhood Initiative® Chief Partner Success Officer Erik Vecere addresses attendees of the Baytown, TX Leadership... Read More

Topics: community mobilization, community leaders, fatherhood program planning, fatherhood leaders, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, NFI News & Updates, mental health, substance abuse

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Uplift Men in Preparing for Fatherhood

Posted by Antoine Johnson   |   Aug 20, 2024
“Involved fathers are pillars of strength in our families, embodying resilience, guidance, and unconditional love.”~U.S. Senator ... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks, mental health, preparing for fatherhood

30 Ways to Recruit Dads into Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Aug 6, 2024
Struggling to attract dads to your fatherhood program? Feeling stuck? Doing okay, but want more dads to enroll? Review this... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Tips & Tricks, Recruit & Retain Dads

From Data to Action: How Baytown, TX is Promoting Father Inclusion

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Jul 23, 2024
Are you looking for actionable insights to promote father inclusion in your community? If so, have I got a solution for you! The ... Read More

Topics: community mobilization, community leaders, fatherhood program planning, fatherhood leaders, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

How to Make Child Support a Family-Strengthening Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jul 9, 2024
If you serve dads with child support arrears and who struggle navigating the child support system, a resource I read recently... Read More

Topics: non-custodial fathers, co-parenting, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Non-Custodial Dads, Coparenting, 24:7 Dad®

How to Help Fathers Prioritize Their Health

Posted by Antoine Johnson   |   Jun 25, 2024
June marks a significant time for raising awareness about men's health, but in the conversation about well-being, there's a... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, men's health, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, mental health

National Fatherhood Initiative® Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jun 12, 2024
Nation's leading fatherhood organization has trained nearly 60,000 individuals and organizations to engage and serve fathers... Read More

Topics: fatherhood leaders, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, NFI News & Updates

A Must-Read on Supporting Expectant and New Dads’ Mental Health

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 28, 2024
Image created using Adobe Firefly 3. As human service organizations have become more aware of the need to address dads’... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks, mental health

Three Fatherhood Services That Provide Massive Gains

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   May 14, 2024
If patience comes easy for you, raise your hand. If not, don’t worry. I didn’t raise mine, either. While I can be impatient over... Read More

Topics: community mobilization, community leaders, fatherhood program planning, fatherhood leaders, marketing fatherhood programs, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Success Stories

Turning Pandemic Lessons into Opportunities in the Delivery of Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 16, 2024
Image created with Adobe Firefly 2. On the afternoon of March 11, 2020, I was enjoying a sunny day in the ATX, celebrating... Read More

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

How to Help Your City Become More Father-Friendly

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Apr 2, 2024
Imagine if every sector of your city was fully invested in becoming father-friendly. Imagine how a city-wide fatherhood... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, marketing fatherhood programs, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Success Stories

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