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5 Things You Never Knew About 247 Dad®

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 14, 2019
Whether you’re a long-time user of the 24/7 Dad® program, or thinking of using it for the first time, there are some additional... Read More

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

Why “Going to Where the Dads Are” is Key to Recruitment

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 12, 2019
Blown away. That’s how I reacted upon learning of the success of 24/7 Dad® program facilitator Tim Morgan running the program... Read More

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

(Part 2) What it Takes for a State’s Child Support Agency to Partner with Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 19, 2019
Positive Payment Pattern, or PPP. That was the phrase used by Harold Coleman, State Access and Visitation Coordinator in Iowa’s Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Success Stories

(Part 1) What it Takes to Partner with Your State’s Child Support Agency

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 12, 2019
Made Men founder Nelson Gabriel is one of the most creative and energetic leaders that I’ve met who seeks to improve his... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Success Stories

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

[Free Marketing Materials] The Road ‘You Medical’ Traveled to a Successful 24/7 Dad® Program

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Oct 30, 2018
Talk about turning nothing into something. When Brandon Gregory joined You Medical 2 years ago, they didn’t have much of a... Read More

Topics: Featured, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Success Stories, Tips & Tricks

Trouble Recruiting Dads? Create A Referral Plan

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Sep 20, 2018
The top challenge organizations face is recruiting dads into their community-based fatherhood programs. As I recently helped a... Read More

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

Use This Powerful Formula to Mentor Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 4, 2018
When you work with dads one of the most significant roles you fill is that of a mentor. Whether you work one-on-one with dads or... Read More

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

3 Keys to Building an Effective Fatherhood Group

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 27, 2018
To build an effective fatherhood group, it’s vital to think about the group as more than a collection of individuals. Think about... Read More

Topics: Featured, Program Recruitment & Retention, Success Stories, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

How to Overcome 6 Challenges to Recruiting & Retaining Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 12, 2017
Do you find it a challenge to recruit and retain dads in programs, services, and other efforts? If you do, you’re not alone. ... Read More

Topics: Program Recruitment & Retention

24/7 Dad® Commitment Pledge Makes a Difference for Family Services, Inc.

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 16, 2016
National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI) is committed to helping organizations that use our fatherhood programs meet the challenges... Read More

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

Get Your Free Program Retention Tool Today!

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 14, 2016
Retaining fathers in a fatherhood program is one of the greatest challenges many organizations face. That’s why National... Read More

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

How to Get Fathers in the Door

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Aug 1, 2013
There's a popular phrase which states “build it and they will come.” Read More

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

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