National Fatherhood Initiative

10/13/2026

📣 Ready to expand your organization's capacity to deliver 24:7 Dad®?

Take the next step with a special training opportunity from National Fatherhood Initiative®!

The Organizational Master Trainer Public Webinar Training on October 22, 2026, is designed for experienced 24:7 Dad® facilitators who want to learn how to train other facilitators within their organization to deliver the program with fidelity and confidence.

💡 Important tip: You must have completed 24:7 Dad® program training and earned a Certificate of Completion to participate.

⚠️ Please note: This is not a standard 24:7 Dad® Program facilitator training. This course teaches you how to train other facilitators to deliver the 24:7 Dad® program with fidelity and confidence.

📅 October 22, 2026
👥 Limited seats only!

Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q04zYjHL0

Training for facilitators of NFI fatherhood programs

10/12/2026

Every child is unique. 🧠 Their temperament, biology, and experiences shape how they see and respond to the world. Understanding these differences can help us become more intentional parents.

🎥 Watch this DadderUp clip below to learn more!

Watch the podcast episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q04zQNdQ0

10/10/2026

💚 This World Mental Health Day, let’s recognize the power of connection in supporting dads’ mental health.

Fatherhood groups do more than help men become better dads. They create opportunities for friendship, connection, and support that can help reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

How can your organization use fatherhood groups to create supportive spaces where dads can grow as fathers and as men?

📖 Read this article from our Championing Fatherhood blog to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04zQQw30

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Learn how group-based fatherhood programs are undoubtedly helping dads address the issue of mental health.

10/09/2026

💚 This World Mental Health Day, let’s make dads’ mental health part of the conversation.
Being a great dad doesn’t mean having everything figured out. Dads deserve support for their mental health, too—and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

National Fatherhood Initiative® offers a practical resource to help dads take three important steps:
✅ Learn About Mental Health
✅ Care for Mental Health
✅ Get Help if Needed

Help us spread the word and remind dads that taking care of themselves is part of caring for their families.

🔗 Read more about the resource: https://hubs.ly/Q04zP07f0

10/08/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month—a good time to start or continue that conversation.

Bullying can take many forms, from physical bullying to cyberbullying. And children involved in bullying don’t always fit the stereotypes we may expect. They may be victims themselves, encourage others to bully, or need support to change their behavior.

Parents can play an important role by talking openly with their children, modeling healthy behavior, and helping them know what to do when bullying happens.

👉 Check out 4 Great Resources on How to Deal with Bullies for helpful information and resources for parents and children: Read the article

https://hubs.ly/Q04zFSRx0

Need help talking with your child about bullying? We have tips to help you help your child.

10/06/2026

👏 We love seeing fatherhood initiatives put resources directly into the hands of dads!

City of Baytown - Government is sharing The 24:7 Dad: 12 Habits of Confident Fathers with employees at City Hall, members of the original fatherhood initiative committee that helped create the city’s initiative, and dads connected with CoolxDad—the Houston-based nonprofit leading the initiative.

📘 CoolxDad is also distributing copies to the dads they serve, helping put practical fatherhood tools directly into the community.

The City of Baytown even included a bookmark with each copy promoting its fatherhood initiative and inviting readers to learn more about the book and share a review.

We’re proud to see communities like Baytown investing in fathers and creating more opportunities for dads to grow as confident, involved fathers.

Learn more about The 24:7 Dad: 12 Habits of Confident Fathers: https://bit.ly/4y7owlX

10/05/2026

The quality of father involvement matters. 💙

Research shows that positive father involvement can help protect adolescents against early alcohol and substance use—regardless of a child's gender.

It’s not just about being present. How fathers are involved can make a difference.

Read more research on father involvement and alcohol & substance use in NFI’s Grab and Go Research collection. 👉 https://bit.ly/4y6qnr9

10/02/2026

💡 Did you know? Good coparenting can help lower parents’ stress.

Research found that cooperative coparenting among nonresident fathers was associated with fewer parenting stressors—including concerns about their roles and their children’s behavior.

Download this infographic and more: https://bit.ly/4hmD9wC

Explore more research on the benefits of involved fathers in Father Facts™ 9: https://bit.ly/4hpTG2N

10/01/2026

👏 We love seeing fatherhood resources put into action!

At a June fatherhood conference, Allegheny Intermediate Unit distributed The 24:7 Dad: 12 Habits of Confident Fathers and led a discussion about the book with 150 dads.

That’s 150 fathers coming together to learn, reflect, and talk about what it means to be a confident, involved dad.
We’re grateful to see organizations like AIU creating opportunities for fathers to connect and grow. ❤️

Learn more about The 24:7 Dad: 12 Habits of Confident Fathers: https://bit.ly/4iZUv3C

09/30/2026

💙 The Power of Involved Dads

Fathers play an important role in their children’s lives. But what does research tell us about father involvement and father absence?

Explore National Fatherhood Initiative®’s free infographics and learn more about the power of involved dads.

👉 Read more and access the FREE resources: https://hubs.ly/Q04yNDVN0

Download two free infographics on the strengths of father presence and the father absence crisis — and put them to work with your team and partners.