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As a father, it’s vital that you understand how much your consistent presence and stable, nurturing involvement in your children’s lives bolsters all aspects of their development and their ability to flourish and excel in life. That’s an invaluable gift that not all children receive. Check out these 10 suggestions for how you can be the great dad your children want, need, and deserve. For additional tips and information, see www.fatherhood.gov/for-dads.

Parents and families are facing new challenges, but one thing hasn’t changed-- the importance of dads being involved in their children’s lives. The NRFC is proud to release a series of new PSAs that encourage fathers to show their “#Dadication” by making time for their kids, even when parenting isn’t easy.

This #dadication video features Oscar, who has created an environment where he and his children can work through challenges in order to learn and grow together. 

Parents and families are facing new challenges, but one thing hasn’t changed-- the importance of dads being involved in their children’s lives. The NRFC is proud to release a series of new PSAs that encourage fathers to show their “#Dadication” by making time for their kids, even when parenting isn’t easy.

This #dadication video features Oscar, who has created an environment where he and his children can work through challenges in order to learn and grow together. 

The focus of this information brief is on how fatherhood programs can work with fathers and their coparents to strengthen coparenting relationships and ensure that more children are able to beneft from a supportive parenting environmenment.

Domestic violence has been shown to have negative effects on fathers’ interactions and relationships with their children. Children exposed to domestic violence are at risk for psychological, social, and behavioral problems. Domestic violence can also affect fathers’ well-being, stability, and ability to parent.

Many service members report that the toughest part of being away from their kids is all the changes and “firsts” they miss—for example, first baby steps, first lost tooth, first base hit, first recital, first missed curfew. Unfortunately, there’s no substitute for experiencing any of these firsts. You can’t make up for all those lost hugs, kisses, and playtime. But staying in regular contact is a close second to physically being there.

This is the fifth in a series of six National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse Spotlights, which provide tips for dads on deployment. The series…

This National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) Data Spotlight provides statistical information on parental incarceration to help practitioners, researchers, and policymakers consider the implications of parental incarceration for children and families. Although our focus is on incarcerated fathers, we also share some findings related to incarcerated mothers and people who are incarcerated but not parents. We present a series of data tables on various statistics related to parental incarceration and its impact for other family members, with key takeaways for each table. In…

Program Book for Giving Hope: Serving and Supporting Fathers with Mental Health Challenges.

There is a significant need for services that encourage returning fathers to rebuild and strengthen their relationships with their children and families. In this information brief, we summarize the existing literature on the impacts of incarceration on fathers and draw on the research base to identify and describe seven ways to help returning fathers overcome challenges and rebuild and strengthen relationships with their children, coparents, and spouses.

Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Kwame Alexander, #1 New York Times Bestselling author, poet, and producer, as he delves into the pages of his groundbreaking memoir, "Why Fathers Cry at Night". This conversation will highlight the importance of men expressing their emotional and mental health struggles. It will also explore the intricate tapestry of fatherhood, love, mental health, and resilience. Expect to be moved, motivated, and changed by Alexander's powerful testament to the transformative power of sharing one's truth.