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Posted by Erik Vecere July 23, 2024
From Data to Action: How Baytown, TX is Promoting Father Inclusion
Are you looking for actionable insights to promote father inclusion in your community? If so, have I got a solution for... Read More
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How to Make Child Support a Family-Strengthening Program
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Leaders in the responsible fatherhood and family strengthening field to convene conference at the Pro Football Hall Fame

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   May 30, 2023
This June, influential leaders in responsible fatherhood will converge on the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, for the... Read More

Topics: responsible fatherhood, fatherhood research, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, NFI News & Updates

Even More Ways to Help Dads Read to Their Children

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 23, 2023
Last week, my colleague and friend Erik Vecere wrote in this blog about the benefits of dads reading to their children. He shared Read More

Topics: father involvement in education, child development, involved father, parenting itps, Children's Education, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Four Ways You Can Help Dads Read to Their Children

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   May 16, 2023
My dad was an avid reader – sci-fi, thrillers, historical fiction, and publications that went deep into his interests and... Read More

Topics: father involvement in education, child development, involved father, parenting itps, Children's Education, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources

Don’t Miss This Chance to Expand Your Organization’s Impact

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 9, 2023
Do you serve incarcerated dads in a corrections facility in or near your community? If not, I implore you to consider it. Why?... Read More

Topics: incarcerated fathers, programs for incarcerated dads, evidence-based InsideOut Dad, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, InsideOut Dad®, Corrections & Reentry

[Free Webinar] FRPN Webinar: Architects of Father Policies and Programs Discuss How it is Done

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   May 2, 2023
FRPN Webinar: Architects of Father Policies and Programs Discuss How it is Done Tuesday, May 16 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. EDT ... Read More

Topics: webinar, responsible fatherhood, child support, child support advice, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources

Just In: Use the Super Power of Fatherhood Groups to Address Mental Health

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 25, 2023
If you run a group-based fatherhood program, take note that you’re undoubtedly helping dads address an issue that’s gaining more... Read More

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

Why You Need to Add Structure to Your Passion for Serving Dads

Posted by Auntaria Johnson   |   Apr 18, 2023
I recently received an email from a “Father Champion” in his community who shared, “When I was young, my father wasn’t there for... Read More

Topics: fatherhood program planning, fatherhood program and services, fatherhood training, fatherhood program evaluation, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Train & Facilitate

Becoming a new father – The transition to fatherhood

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Apr 11, 2023
What’s the most fascinating, new area of fatherhood research? For a research nerd like me, it’s the biological connection... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, child development, new dad, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Six Benefits of an Alumni Program for Dads

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Apr 4, 2023
An alumni program is a group of dads that has completed a fatherhood program, continues learning about fatherhood, and provides... Read More

Topics: fatherhood program planning, father engagement, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention

Vital Federal Guidance Affecting Dads Involved in the Child Support and Child Welfare Systems

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 28, 2023
Do you serve dads involved in the child support and child welfare systems at the same time? If so, you might find helpful recent... Read More

Topics: child support, child support advice, child support for fathers, child welfare, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

[Free Webinar] The Power of the Success Sequence for Young Adults

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Mar 21, 2023
The Power of the Success Sequence for Young Adults From underperforming schools to unsafe neighborhoods, from institutional... Read More

Topics: webinar, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, the success sequence

How to Support This Unseen and Unsupported Group of Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 14, 2023
Do you serve dads who are in college? If so, you’ll undoubtedly benefit from recent research on the challenges they face and how... Read More

Topics: father involvement in education, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, dads in college, dads in trade school

The Power of Friendship in Fatherhood

Posted by Ave Mulhern   |   Mar 7, 2023
In National Fatherhood Initiative®’s (NFI’s) 24:7 Dad® and InsideOut Dad® programs, there are sessions on men’s health that... Read More

Topics: men's health, mentoring, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, mental health

Six Strategies to Design Equitable Child Support Systems

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Feb 28, 2023
Navigating the child support system successfully is one of the challenges faced by many of the dads served by the partners of ... Read More

Topics: child support, child support struggles, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Coparenting

5 Tips for Hiring Father-Friendly Staff

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Feb 21, 2023
If you want to ensure your organization is more father-inclusive, then hiring father-friendly staff is paramount. What better... Read More

Topics: Father Friendly Checkup, fatherhood program planning, father engagement, father friendly organization, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

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