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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 the Honda Accord Helps Demystify Evidence-Based Parenting Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 27, 2024
Is your program evidence-based? Is your program evidence-informed? Is your program well-supported? Is your program promising? Is... Read More

Topics: evidence-based programs, evidence-informed programs, evidence-based InsideOut Dad, evidence-based fatherhood program, evidence-based 24/7 Dad, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, NFI News & Updates, Understanding Dad™, InsideOut Dad®, 24:7 Dad®

Fatherhood Research and Statistics Abound in Father Facts™ 9 [+ FREE Related Resources!]

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 21, 2024
As more studies are conducted over the years, we gain a better understanding of the positive impact that an involved father can... Read More

Topics: fatherhood statistics, fatherhood research, Father Facts, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks

Why Child Welfare Agencies Struggle to Include Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 6, 2024
Image created with Adobe Firefly 2. Do you serve dads who are involved with your state’s child welfare agency? If so, you... Read More

Topics: fatherhood parenting, involved father, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

[Press Release] Proportion of American Children Living with a Father in the Home Reaches 34-Year High

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jan 30, 2024
Proportion of American Children Living with a Father in the Home Reaches 34-Year High As more U.S. children grow up with... Read More

Topics: father absence data, fatherhood data, Featured, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, NFI News & Updates, 24:7 Dad®

[Press Release] National Fatherhood Initiative® and the City of Baytown Partner to Mobilize Father Engagement Across City Sectors

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Nov 29, 2023
National Fatherhood Initiative® and the City of Baytown Partner to Mobilize Father Engagement Across City Sectors Initiative... Read More

Topics: community mobilization, community engagement, Featured, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, NFI News & Updates, 24:7 Dad®

What’s “Paternal Self-Efficacy” and Its Importance?

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 21, 2023
Paternal self-efficacy. If you work with dads and haven’t heard that term, or have but it’s only vaguely familiar, get to know... Read More

Topics: fatherhood parenting, involved father, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, mental health

How Fatherhood Improves Men’s Well-Being

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Oct 24, 2023
When my wife confirmed she was pregnant with our first child, I experienced the joy of learning that wonderful news. Eventually,... Read More

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

What If You Could Reduce the Uncertainty Around Father Inclusion?

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Oct 10, 2023
What if you could reduce the uncertainty of not knowing how to address father inclusion within your organization? So that you... Read More

Topics: video, father friendly organization, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks, father inclusive, father inclusion

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