White Paper:

Elevating Father Inclusion and Engagement with the Father-Readiness Network Assessment™ (FRNA)

Fathers play a vital role in child and family well-being, yet many programs unintentionally leave them out. This white paper introduces the Father-Readiness Network Assessment™ (FRNA)—a data-driven tool that helps organizations measure and strengthen their capacity to engage dads. Drawing on insights from 13 assessments nationwide, it shows where gaps exist and how to take actionable steps toward real, lasting change.

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What You'll Learn:

Why the “fatherhood gap” persists

Understand the systemic barriers, biases, and program design flaws that often exclude fathers.

How the FRNA works

The assessment evaluates leadership, organizational culture, program design, and community engagement to reveal real strengths and gaps.

Proven insights from the field

Learn key findings from 13 assessments, including universal areas for improvement, staff dynamics, and tailored recommendations that drive change.

Since 1994, thousands of organizations across the country have trusted NFI programs to strengthen father involvement.

Results & Impact

“We're in the middle of starting our fatherhood initiative, and the National Fatherhood Initiative® staff has been valuable in helping us frame the problem so that we can encourage the community to rally around the solutions. Erik Vecere and the National Fatherhood Initiative staff have been supportive, energizing, and helpful, and I know the team will be there for us throughout the entire program. Our chief of police and fire chief, mayor and council, and city leadership are all expecting great things from this local initiative, and as we get closer to launching, we all believe Baytown will be a better, safer, and more father-inclusive city!

Thomas Reeves

Director of Public Affairs, City Of Baytown, TX.

“Fathers respond positively to programs implemented using National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI) resources primarily due to the unique approach and valuable resources provided by NFI. The key concepts that make NFI's programs effective include the focus on promoting responsible fatherhood, building stronger families, and enhancing children's well-being. NFI's resources offer practical tools, workshops, and evidence-based strategies that empower fathers to be more engaged, supportive, and involved in their children's lives.”

Denzell Booker

Project Manager, Motivation, Education, and Training, Inc.

“For three decades now, I’ve been using the products, services, and programs of National Fatherhood Initiative®. I found them to have all the fundamental tenets of a good curriculum of products that would be beneficial to fathers themselves and service providers to fathers. I’ve seen their products have an impact on fathers. I’ve been part of research projects that have, in fact, validated the impact of these products on fathers and families. I have heard from other agencies that use the products that they are, in fact, user-friendly and are products that have helped them provide deeper and better-enhanced services for fathers, families, children, and communities”

David Cozart

Chief Visionary Officer, Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families