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The State of Moms and Dads in America (2022)

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | May 24, 2022

This article is written by Mike P. Taylor and was originally published at the Dad Well Done. It is republished here with... Read More

Topics: fatherhood parenting, involved father, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Giving Dads a Second Chance

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Apr 19, 2022

This article was originally published at the Operation New Hope blog. It is republished here with permission. In anticipation of... Read More

Topics: incarcerated fathers, involved father, children of incarcerated fathers, programs for incarcerated dads, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, InsideOut Dad®

Primary Caregiver Fathers and Mothers are Equally Competent

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Mar 1, 2022

This article is written by Duncan Fisher and was originally published at the Child and Family Blog, UK. It is republished here... Read More

Topics: child well-being, stay-at-home dad, involved father, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, child best interests

First Public Health Survey of New Dads to Help Improve Outcomes for Entire Family

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Feb 15, 2022

This article is written by Vita Lerman of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and was originally published at ... Read More

Topics: Infant Health, new dad, maternal-child health, men's health, child welfare, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, child best interests

How Effective Are Programs Supporting Unmarried, Nonresidential Fathers?

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jan 11, 2022

This article is written by Matthew Saxey, Erin Kramer Holmes, and Alan J. Hawkins and was originally published at the Institute... Read More

Topics: non-custodial fathers, single parenting, single dads, child welfare, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, child best interests

National Fatherhood Initiative® Earns 2021 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Dec 29, 2021

For Immediate Release MEDIA CONTACTS Maggie Spain Spearca Communications 405.812.0685, maggie@spearcadenver.com Melissa Steward... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Research on NFI Programs & Resources, NFI News & Updates, Father Absence Research

Inside, Outside, Round and Round: Sustaining Engagement in Responsible Fatherhood Programs

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Dec 7, 2021

This post originally appeared on the Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation (MDRC) website and is posted here under public... Read More

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

Part 2: A Family-Centered Model for Enhancing Maternal and Child Health Through Fatherhood Programming

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Nov 18, 2021

This post is the second in a two-part series written by Barre Morris. For context, be sure to read Part 1: A Family-Centered... Read More

Topics: evidence-based programs, fatherhood research, Featured, general fatherhood resources

Part 1: A Family-Centered Model for Enhancing Maternal and Child Health Through Fatherhood Programming

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Nov 16, 2021

This post is the first in a two-part series written by Barre Morris. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in... Read More

Topics: evidence-based programs, fatherhood research, Featured, general fatherhood resources

Ending the youth screen addiction means a change in parenting. It begins by saying no.

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Oct 27, 2021

This post by NFI friend and author Jeff Nelligan is great for moms, dads, and anyone working with parents. If you're a family... Read More

Topics: child welfare, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Any Dad/Community Based

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

Growing Up With Mom and Dad: New Data Confirm The Tide Is Turning

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Aug 26, 2021

This article is written by Nicholas Zill and originally published by the Institute for Family Studies and is reposted here with... Read More

Topics: home visitation, child welfare, Featured, State & Local Agencies, Non-Custodial Dads, Coparenting, Father Absence Research, Any Dad/Community Based, The 5 Protective Factors

A Very Special Father’s Day Celebration > InsideOut Dad® Graduation

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jul 15, 2021

This article was originally published by Operation New Hope and is reposted here with permission from the author. Just in time... Read More

Topics: home visitation, child welfare, Featured, InsideOut Dad®, Non-Custodial Dads, Coparenting, Corrections & Reentry

Community Mobilization Approach to Increase Father Involvement

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jul 13, 2021

This article is written by Wykinia Culbreth, Georgia Department of Public Health and Tiara Giddings, Morehouse School of Medicine... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, State & Local Agencies, Tips for Success, Recruit & Retain Dads, Train & Facilitate

[Press Release] Fewer U.S. Children Living without a Father in the Home while Father-Child Relationships Improve during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jun 29, 2021

GERMANTOWN, Md. – June 2021 – As the nation celebrates Father’s Day, data released in the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual Current... Read More

Topics: Featured, Father Absence Research

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The State of Moms and Dads in America (2022)

Giving Dads a Second Chance

Primary Caregiver Fathers and Mothers are Equally Competent

First Public Health Survey of New Dads to Help Improve Outcomes for Entire Family

How Effective Are Programs Supporting Unmarried, Nonresidential Fathers?

National Fatherhood Initiative® Earns 2021 GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency

Inside, Outside, Round and Round: Sustaining Engagement in Responsible Fatherhood Programs

Part 2: A Family-Centered Model for Enhancing Maternal and Child Health Through Fatherhood Programming

Part 1: A Family-Centered Model for Enhancing Maternal and Child Health Through Fatherhood Programming

Ending the youth screen addiction means a change in parenting. It begins by saying no.

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

Growing Up With Mom and Dad: New Data Confirm The Tide Is Turning

A Very Special Father’s Day Celebration > InsideOut Dad® Graduation

Community Mobilization Approach to Increase Father Involvement

[Press Release] Fewer U.S. Children Living without a Father in the Home while Father-Child Relationships Improve during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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