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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.

Recent Posts

How You Can Help Reduce a $55 Billion Public Health Problem

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jun 19, 2018
It’s probably no surprise to you that children exposed to domestic violence suffer short- and long-term consequences from it. But... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, 24/7 Dad

What Can Screw Up Your Decision-Making in Serving Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jun 12, 2018
“Few things are as important to your quality of life as your choices about how to spend the precious resource of your free... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Latest PACT Report Provides Great Advice for Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jun 5, 2018
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Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

FOMO: The Opportunity to Serve Fathers You Might Have Missed

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 29, 2018
In my last blog post, I mentioned that National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) emphasizes the positive impact for children when they... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, general fatherhood resources

How You Can Help Children of Divorce

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 22, 2018
At National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), we emphasize the positive impact for children when they grow up in a home with their two... Read More

Topics: Featured, Understanding Dad™, general fatherhood resources

NFI Releases 3rd Edition of InsideOut Dad®: Part 2

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 15, 2018
Last week I announced the release of the third edition of National Fatherhood Initiative’s InsideOut Dad® program, the first new... Read More

Topics: Featured, InsideOut Dad®

NFI Releases 3rd Edition of InsideOut Dad®!

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 8, 2018
I’m excited to announce the release of the third edition of National Fatherhood Initiative’s InsideOut Dad® program! The first... Read More

Topics: Featured, InsideOut Dad®

Why Involved Dads are Key to Preventing Childhood Trauma

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   May 1, 2018
Research now shows that divorce or separation of a parent or guardian is one of the two most prevalent adverse childhood... Read More

Topics: Featured, general fatherhood resources

A Profile of Dads Who Live with Their Kids

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 25, 2018
At National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), we raise awareness about the consequences for children when they grow up without their... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

A Fantastic Film That Helps Dads Explore Masculinity and Emotions

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 17, 2018
One of the great challenges in helping dads to become more involved, responsible, and committed in the lives of their children... Read More

Topics: Featured, general fatherhood resources

Why Fathering in 15™ is a Hit for a Diversity of Organizations [Part 2]

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 12, 2018
Following on my post from Tuesday, I recently completed a round of interviews with 14 organizations that have subscribed to... Read More

Topics: Featured, Success Stories, Fathering in 15™

15 Awesome Tips to Help Incarcerated Dads Plan for Child Visits

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Apr 4, 2018
One of the primary ways to reduce the likelihood of an incarcerated dad returning to prison is to help him connect with his... Read More

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

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

CEO of Microsoft Shares Impact of Raising a Child with Special Needs

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 13, 2018
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is widely credited with turning around the fortunes of the tech behemoth since he took over for... Read More

Topics: Featured, Success Stories, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

The Latest, Surprising Portrait of Custodial Moms and Dads and Their Child Support

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 8, 2018
Because so many of our organization partners serve custodial and noncustodial moms and dads, National Fatherhood Initiative... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

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