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6 Tips for a Powerful Fatherhood Event

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Dec 29, 2016
Community fatherhood events are a great way to support and encourage fathers while raising awareness that fathers play a unique... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

A Website Model for Your Fatherhood Work

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 20, 2016
Next to word-of-mouth and your program and organization partners, your website can be your best communication and recruitment... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, Tips & Tricks

Powerful Video for Your Fatherhood Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Dec 6, 2016
As I talk with facilitators of National Fatherhood Initiative's (NFI's) fatherhood programs, I'm constantly amazed by... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

Strengthening Families and The 5 Protective Factors Series: Social & Emotional Competence of Children

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 30, 2016
During the past four weeks, I have blogged about a collaboration between National Fatherhood Initiative® and the Center for the... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks

The Silver-Lined Lesson for Your Kids from the Presidential Election

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 22, 2016
This post originally appeared on The Huffington Post. With the race for President now squarely in our rearview mirror, it’s... Read More

Topics: Tips & Tricks

6 Tips to Protect Your Child from Bullying

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Nov 1, 2016
I try to stay up on the latest blog posts about fatherhood. Often, I share helpful articles on NFI's social media channels. But,... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

A Secret Weapon for Facilitators of Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Oct 27, 2016
Picture this scene. You're facilitating a fatherhood program--perhaps National Fatherhood Initiative's 24/7 Dad® program (wink,... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

What "Dads Matter Too" Did for Their Program Graduation That You Should Too

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Sep 28, 2016
When dads graduate from your fatherhood program, it's a big deal. It should be treated as such. After reading how "Dads Matter... Read More

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

The Real and Raw Impact of Out of the Ashes

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 27, 2016
National Fatherhood Initiative's recently released Out of the Ashes: Where a Seed Finds Life DVD and Discussion Guide is having a... Read More

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

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

The Most Vital Cost for a Fatherhood Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 31, 2016
What's the most vital cost for a fatherhood program? Maintenance. When an organization seeks to start a fatherhood program, staff... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

4 Keys to Creating an Actionable Father Engagement Plan

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Aug 30, 2016
One of the biggest challenges I hear from service providers is how to create an actionable father engagement plan. There are 4... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

12 Tips to Help Your Board Members Raise Funds

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 24, 2016
One of the most challenging aspects of starting and maintaining a fatherhood program is raising funds to support it. Read More

Topics: Fundraising, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

New Spanish Resource > The Importance of an Involved Father (Brochure)

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Aug 23, 2016
I'm often asked, "Do you have any resources available in Spanish?" My answer is, "Yes!" We do have many fatherhood resources... Read More

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

The Four Roles of a Great Fatherhood Program Facilitator

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Aug 17, 2016
As the facilitator goes, so goes the effectiveness of the program. We say this in our 24/7 Dad® curriculum and I experienced it... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks

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