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6 Questions to Uncover Dads’ Cultural Norms

Posted by Erik Vecere | Nov 12, 2024

Understanding the impact and complexity of culture is essential for enhancing your fatherhood program. Culture is like the Wi-Fi... Read More

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

The Role of Confidence in Facilitating a Fatherhood Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | Oct 29, 2024

When we train facilitators of National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI) programs, we cover many knowledge and skill-based tips for... Read More

Topics: effectively serve fathers, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

What the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parents’ Mental Health Means for Serving Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | Oct 3, 2024

On August 26th, I received an invitation to attend a briefing the next day on the upcoming release of a parenting-related... Read More

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

How to Help Dads Thrive through Father-Inclusive Programs and Services

Posted by Erik Vecere | Sep 18, 2024

Dads are irreplaceable and essential for child well-being. Whether teaching them life skills, providing emotional support, or... Read More

Topics: fatherhood program planning, father friendly organization, marketing fatherhood programs, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, father presence, father inclusive, father inclusion

Using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a Frame for Father-Inclusive Efforts

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | Sep 10, 2024

Unless you’ve been on a remote desert island for the past couple of years, I’m sure you’ve heard about the push to implement... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Understanding Dad™, 24:7 Dad®

Florida Dad Fazil Finds Hope with the InsideOut Dad® Fatherhood Program

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Sep 3, 2024

A Florida father's story of hope began while he was incarcerated. Thanks to National Fatherhood Initiative® partner Operation... Read More

Topics: incarcerated fathers, children of incarcerated fathers, successful reentry, programs for incarcerated dads, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories

Why Fathers Matter

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Aug 27, 2024

National Fatherhood Initiative® Chief Partner Success Officer Erik Vecere addresses attendees of the Baytown, TX Leadership... Read More

Topics: community mobilization, community leaders, fatherhood program planning, fatherhood leaders, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, NFI News & Updates, mental health, substance abuse

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Uplift Men in Preparing for Fatherhood

Posted by Antoine Johnson | Aug 20, 2024

“Involved fathers are pillars of strength in our families, embodying resilience, guidance, and unconditional love.”~U.S. Senator ... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks, mental health, preparing for fatherhood

30 Ways to Recruit Dads into Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Melissa Byers | Aug 6, 2024

Struggling to attract dads to your fatherhood program? Feeling stuck? Doing okay, but want more dads to enroll? Review this... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Tips & Tricks, Recruit & Retain Dads

From Data to Action: How Baytown, TX is Promoting Father Inclusion

Posted by Erik Vecere | Jul 23, 2024

Are you looking for actionable insights to promote father inclusion in your community? If so, have I got a solution for you! The ... Read More

Topics: community mobilization, community leaders, fatherhood program planning, fatherhood leaders, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

How to Make Child Support a Family-Strengthening Program

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | Jul 9, 2024

If you serve dads with child support arrears and who struggle navigating the child support system, a resource I read recently... Read More

Topics: non-custodial fathers, co-parenting, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Non-Custodial Dads, Coparenting, 24:7 Dad®

How to Help Fathers Prioritize Their Health

Posted by Antoine Johnson | Jun 25, 2024

June marks a significant time for raising awareness about men's health, but in the conversation about well-being, there's a... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, men's health, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, mental health

National Fatherhood Initiative® Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Jun 12, 2024

Nation's leading fatherhood organization has trained nearly 60,000 individuals and organizations to engage and serve fathers... Read More

Topics: fatherhood leaders, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, NFI News & Updates

A Must-Read on Supporting Expectant and New Dads’ Mental Health

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | May 28, 2024

Image created using Adobe Firefly 3. As human service organizations have become more aware of the need to address dads’... Read More

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

Three Fatherhood Services That Provide Massive Gains

Posted by Erik Vecere | May 14, 2024

If patience comes easy for you, raise your hand. If not, don’t worry. I didn’t raise mine, either. While I can be impatient over... Read More

Topics: community mobilization, community leaders, fatherhood program planning, fatherhood leaders, marketing fatherhood programs, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Success Stories

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6 Questions to Uncover Dads’ Cultural Norms

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What the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parents’ Mental Health Means for Serving Dads

How to Help Dads Thrive through Father-Inclusive Programs and Services

Using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a Frame for Father-Inclusive Efforts

Florida Dad Fazil Finds Hope with the InsideOut Dad® Fatherhood Program

Why Fathers Matter

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Uplift Men in Preparing for Fatherhood

30 Ways to Recruit Dads into Fatherhood Programs

From Data to Action: How Baytown, TX is Promoting Father Inclusion

How to Make Child Support a Family-Strengthening Program

How to Help Fathers Prioritize Their Health

National Fatherhood Initiative® Celebrates 30th Anniversary

A Must-Read on Supporting Expectant and New Dads’ Mental Health

Three Fatherhood Services That Provide Massive Gains

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