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Christopher A. Brown

Christopher A. Brown

Chris is President of National Fatherhood Initiative. He is married to Kayla, has two adult daughters, and lives in Texas.

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Second Evaluation of Understanding Dad™ Further Reveals the Program’s Promise

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Oct 24, 2019
A second, more robust evaluation by Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) of the Understanding Dad™ program reveals its positive... Read More

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

Two New Evaluations Add to 24/7 Dad®’s Efficacy

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 17, 2019
Two new federally-funded, independent evaluations add to the efficacy of 24/7 Dad®, the flagship, evidence-based program of ... Read More

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

Awesome Guide on Model Practices for Dads in Prisons and Jails

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 3, 2019
When you have the nation’s leading evidence-based parenting program for incarcerated dads, you get excited when you find a... Read More

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

A Simple, Potent Combo for Providing Feedback to Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 21, 2019
When was the last time someone gave you feedback, on anything? How did you react? Were you open to it? Did you react positively... Read More

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

3 Steps to Help Dads Deal with “Dad-Shaming”

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 7, 2019
Dad-shaming? Yeah, it’s a thing. As dads have assumed a greater role in the parenting of their children, they have assumed a... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks

Freakin’ Awesome Free App for Expectant Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jul 17, 2019
Technology. Whether you love it or hate it generally speaking, you must admit that some advances in technology have made our... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources

[Video] Why Punishing Dads Who Owe Child Support Doesn’t Work, and What Does Work

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jul 10, 2019
Help. Such a simple, powerful concept. Unfortunately, it’s a concept that’s often overlooked when it comes to getting dads who... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

25 Years of NFI: Featuring Kim Dent of the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood, Part 2

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 30, 2019
NFI could not meet its mission without dedicated practitioners like Kim Dent with the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood (OCF). In the Read More

Topics: Featured, Success Stories, NFI News & Updates

25 Years of NFI: Featuring Kim Dent of the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood, Part 1

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 28, 2019
I’ve seen many statewide fatherhood initiatives come and go in my two decades at National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI). Most... Read More

Topics: Featured, Success Stories, NFI News & Updates

NFI Reaches 25 Years of Educating, Equipping, and Engaging Communities

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 7, 2019
National Fatherhood Initiative®(NFI) has reached its 25th year of educating, equipping, and engaging communities to increase... Read More

Topics: Featured, NFI News & Updates

Fantastic New Primer on Domestic Violence

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 23, 2019
Domestic violence. Such a dirty, criminal act. Encountering cases of domestic violence is an unfortunate aspect of serving dads.... Read More

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

How NFI Uses Big Data to Help Dads and the Organizations that Serve Them

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 9, 2019
Big data. It’s all the rage these days. And not just for tech behemoths like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. It’s also being... Read More

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

How to Help Dads Become a “Peaceful Parent”

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 2, 2019
Peace. There’s not a more beautiful word when it comes to parenting unless, of course, you add “and quiet.” As a recent empty... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources

Why Autonomy is Vital to Facilitating a Fatherhood Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 28, 2019
Have you ever been asked by your supervisor to complete a task, had that supervisor look over your shoulder while you performed... Read More

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

How Organizations Use NFI’s Newest Brochure to Reconnect Dads and Children

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 21, 2019
“Redemption through Reconnection.” That’s the benefit of reconnecting with children as seen through the eyes of so many dads... Read More

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

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