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Even More Ways to Help Dads Read to Their Children
Last week, my colleague and friend Erik Vecere wrote in this blog about the benefits of dads reading to their children.... Read More
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The Importance of Being Stubborn on Vision, Yet Flexible on Details

Posted by Ave Mulhern   |   Dec 6, 2022
Stephan Hicks, Founder and Executive Director of My Brother’s Keeper. “We are stubborn on vision. We are flexible on... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Fathering in 15™

Using “Letters” as a Learning Tool [InsideOut Dad® Spotlight: Percy Kennedy, Voices of the Fatherless]

Posted by Jacqueline Evans   |   Oct 14, 2022
Percy Kennedy, Founder, and President of Voices of the Fatherless, Inc., is a man on a mission. You could say he sort of “fell”... Read More

Topics: incarcerated fathers, program planning, father engagement, children of incarcerated fathers, programs for incarcerated dads, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

Course prepares East Feliciana prisoners for challenges, joys of fatherhood

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jul 5, 2022
This article is written by Francis Y. Spencer and was originally published at The Advocate. It is republished here with... Read More

Topics: fatherhood parenting, involved father, evidence-based InsideOut Dad, Featured, Success Stories, InsideOut Dad®

My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond Provides School Backpacks on Behalf of Incarcerated Dads

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Oct 12, 2021
This post is a recent press release from My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond who runs NFI's InsideOut Dad® program in the... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Success Stories

How to Deliver a Fatherhood Program in a Housing Authority

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 28, 2021
“About 6 years ago, some of our Housing Authority employees noticed that there were a lot of single moms at the properties we... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Understanding Dad™, 24/7 Dad, Tips for Success, Any Dad/Community Based, Recruit & Retain Dads, Train & Facilitate, Virtual Delivery

Inmates learning to be better dads, find a reason to stay out of jail

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Mar 2, 2021
This article is written by Erik Von Ancken and originally appeared at CLICK ORLANDO. The article is republished here with... Read More

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

After jail: DeAndre McCall's fatherhood awakening

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Feb 16, 2021
This article is written by Brian McMillian and originally appeared at the Palm Coast Observer. The article is republished here... Read More

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

Wyoming Pregnancy Help Center Sees Stronger Father Involvement Thanks to Technology

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jan 6, 2021
  This article is written by Gayle Irwin and originally appeared at the Pregnancy Help News website. The article is republished... Read More

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

Every Day is Saturday: Trying to Find a New Normal in Abnormal Times

Like most businesses, non-profits and families, the Spokane Fatherhood Initiative is struggling to adapt to this new normal. For... Read More

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

Pivoting During the Pandemic – The Fatherhood EFFECT Program

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Apr 15, 2020
We live in a new normal. COVID-19 has impacted us in every way – from where we go and who we see, to what we eat and what we... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Tips & Tricks, Virtual Delivery

The Power of One 24/7 Dad® Handbook

Posted by Ave Mulhern   |   Mar 24, 2020
During visits with family in Alabama, Ron Gates would take his young daughter to the park. One day, a gentleman approached Ron... Read More

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

1 Year of Fathering in 15™ and 3 Ideas to Share

Posted by Ave Mulhern   |   Feb 27, 2020
Part of what I do at NFI is talk to you! I like to check in to hear how things are going with your programs, see how we can help... Read More

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

Stand Out, Look Out, Shout Out: How Baby U Created a Program Dads Can Get Behind

Posted by Ave Mulhern   |   Jan 7, 2020
Standout: When I think of standouts, one organization comes to mind: Baby University (also known as Baby U), one of 7 funded... Read More

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

Is it the Will? Or is it the Skill?

Posted by Ave Mulhern   |   Aug 14, 2019
    Did you know August is Child Support Enforcement Month? Many people have varying thoughts and comments about the topic of... Read More

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

25 Years of NFI: Featuring William Johnson of The Coshocton County Fatherhood Initiative

Posted by Jacqueline Evans   |   Jun 26, 2019
  In our final posting to celebrate 25 years of NFI, we look to an amazing program that combines community events for dads with... Read More

Topics: Featured, Success Stories, NFI News & Updates

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