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Engaging Fathers in Home Visits

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jun 20, 2013
NFI has worked with numerous service providers and state agencies to enhance their home visitation models by integrating... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Research on NFI Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

NFI Presents 2013 Military Fatherhood Award™ to RPC Patrick Mondragon

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jun 13, 2013
RPC Mondragon Chosen From Among Hundreds of Nominees to Receive Prestigious Annual Award for an Exemplary Military Dad Read More

Topics: Success Stories

Phil Mickelson Skips US Open Practice for Daughter's Graduation

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jun 12, 2013
If you follow professional golf, you know the U.S. Open Championship is kind of a big deal. ESPN reports that Phil Mickelson... Read More

Topics: Success Stories

24/7 Dad® & "Wrap Around" Services - So Happy Together

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jun 5, 2013
Recently, Catholic Charities’ Asylum Hill Family Center was featured in the Catholic Transcript Online - the Newspaper of the... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

Embracing Fatherhood Within Addiction Recovery

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   May 30, 2013
This is a guest blog post by Jeff Spencer, M.Ed., ALC of IMPACT Family Counseling. Jeff works as the Fatherhood Coordinator and... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Research on NFI Programs & Resources

When Dad's in Jail—He's Still Dad

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   May 20, 2013
At NFI, we implement two main strategies for engaging society about fatherhood. Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Research on NFI Programs & Resources

When Dad's in Jail—He's Still Dad: NFI Connects Father to Family

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   May 20, 2013
“I never had my dad or nobody tell me they were proud of me until this program..." —William Jones, recent graduate of NFI's ... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, Success Stories

Mayweather Calls Guerrero "A True Warrior" After Fight

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   May 7, 2013
This past Saturday night, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero entered the ring with Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr who then stood... Read More

Topics: Success Stories

Oprah, NFI, and Fatherhood

Posted by Vincent DiCaro   |   May 3, 2013
Oprah Winfrey remains one of the most influential people in the country. The fact that she is using her influence to highlight... Read More

Topics: Success Stories, NFI News & Updates

Robert Guerrero: Husband. Father. Fighter.

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   May 3, 2013
Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero fights Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr on Saturday, May 4 at 9pm ET. Mayweather is undefeated at 43-0. Read More

Topics: Success Stories

Vote for the 2013 Military Fatherhood Award Winner!

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Apr 15, 2013
Every year, National Fatherhood Initiative celebrates military fathers and families through our Military Fatherhood Award™. We... Read More

Topics: Success Stories

Eli Williams, Director of Fatherhood, Talks Fatherhood Kiosks

Posted by Kerry Cole   |   Mar 15, 2013
The following incorporates a guest post by Eli Williams, Director of Fatherhood, Fatherhood Clark County, OH and Urban Light... Read More

Topics: Success Stories, Tips & Tricks

Preparing Teens for Fatherhood with Boyz2Dads

Posted by Nick Smarrelli   |   Jan 14, 2013
The following is a guest post by Shawn O'Keefe, Youth Programs Specialist for Newport News Department of Human Services. If you... Read More

Topics: Fundraising, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Success Stories, Tips & Tricks

The Connection Campaign: Troy and Xavier’s Inspiring Story

Posted by Fatherhood Blog   |   Dec 12, 2012
Regular readers of The Father Factor know that this blog is a great source of helpful tips for dads and funny/inspiring stories... Read More

Topics: Success Stories

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