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7 Ways to Harness the Power of Humor with Your Fatherhood Groups

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Sep 19, 2023
I observed a facilitator deliver a session from National Fatherhood Initiative®'s (NFI’s) 24:7 Dad® program on Working With Mom... Read More

Topics: fatherhood facilitators, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks, Tips for Success

[New Resource] Three Steps to Help Dads Care for Their Mental Health

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 15, 2023
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock lately, you know there’s an increasing emphasis on helping dads in a vital area of... Read More

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

Fatherhood Initiative dad reunites with four children after seven years separation

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jul 11, 2023
James Tidwell, fourth from the left, and his four children join Spokane Fatherhood Initiative’s Ron Hauenstein for a frozen... Read More

Topics: involved father, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Non-Custodial Dads, Coparenting, 24:7 Dad®

Helping Dads in Lexington Navigate the “Gray Areas” of Fatherhood (Part 2)

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jul 5, 2023
The Lexington Leadership Foundation (LLF) is a long-time National Fatherhood Initiative® partner in Lexington, Kentucky. They’ve... Read More

Topics: evidence-based 24/7 Dad, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, 24/7 Dad, 24:7 Dad®

How to Innovate for Maximum Impact of Your Fatherhood Program

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Jun 27, 2023
Innovation, innovation, innovation. The emphasis in for profit and nonprofit circles these days is inescapable. If you're not... Read More

Topics: father friendly organization, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, father inclusive

[Press Release] National Fatherhood Initiative® Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 24:7 Dad® Program

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jun 21, 2023
GERMANTOWN, Md. – June 2023 – 24:7 Dad®, the flagship fatherhood program of National Fatherhood Initiative®, has achieved a new... Read More

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

Helping Dads in Lexington Navigate the “Gray Areas” of Fatherhood (Part 1)

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jun 6, 2023
One of my pleasures at National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI) is when I interview our partners and highlight their work in this... Read More

Topics: evidence-based 24/7 Dad, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, 24/7 Dad, 24:7 Dad®

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

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

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

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

The Value in Customizing a Fatherhood Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jan 31, 2023
There’s a lot of emphasis these days on implementing fatherhood programs with fidelity. Indeed, many funders of fatherhood... Read More

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

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