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The NRFC Library is a collection of materials to build a knowledge base around fathers, fatherhood, and operating a Responsible Fatherhood program. It also houses all resources created by the NRFC, including fact sheets, PSAs, and past webinars.

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Reentry and Barriers to Employment: Lessons From Casey’s Investments.

The job market can be brutal for formerly incarcerated adults, as well as their children and families, as they contend with instability and stress while struggling to secure employment. This report covers the challenging terrains of incarceration, reentry and work. It draws on expert interviews,…

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Dadication: Howard

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 video titled, Howard, demonstrates the cultural and generational differences in expressing love.

Check out the other #Dadication” PSAs which, depict some of the many ways fathers can show up for their children even when…

Audio recording, PSA

#Dadication (Harold)

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.

Listen as Harold, one of the featured fathers in our #Dadication campaign shares his commitment to his children and family.

PSA, Video

Dadication: Doors

This video demonstrates the love between a father and his child even through slammed doors and other displays of frustration.

Check out the other #Dadication” PSAs which, depict some of the many ways fathers can show up for…

PSA, Video

Dadication: Frank

This video, titled, Frank, features a father of two who shares his story of fatherhood.

Check out the other #Dadication” PSAs which, depict some of the many ways fathers can show up for their children even when they are…

PSA, Video

Dadication: Marvin

This video, titled, Marvin, features a father who shares his story of parenting his son.

Check out the other #Dadication” PSAs which, depict some of the many ways fathers can show up for their children even when they are…

PSA, Video

Dadication: Monster

This video, titled, Monster, features a father who finds an interesting way to strike a balances between work commitments and the need to be present for his daughter after she has a nightmare.

Check out the other #Dadication”…

Fatherhood Summit Session

Supporting Children Through Co-Parenting Strategies

A father’s role is integral to his children’s social, emotional, and economic well-being, but several barriers may prevent successful co-parenting. Some of the challenges include high-conflict environments, the effects of incarceration, issues of domestic violence and substance misuse, and children in foster care or relative placements. Even when parents face such challenges, positive co-parenting is possible and can provide important benefits for children. This session provided an overview of the obstacles, interventions, strategies, and benefits for coparenting across a variety of…

Fatherhood Summit Session

Focusing on Family Safety: Findings from the Preventing and Addressing Intimate Violence when Engaging Dads Study

For some families served by federally-funded Responsible Fatherhood programs, intimate partner violence can interfere with the achievement of program goals. In such families, fathers may behave violently or use coercion or control against their partners. They also may be victims or survivors of violence themselves. This session summarized findings from the Preventing and Addressing Intimate Violence when Engaging Dads (PAIVED) study, which outlines possible approaches for federally-funded Responsible Fatherhood programs. The PAIVED study team conducted a comprehensive review of several…

Fatherhood Summit Session

Engaging Noncustodial Parents to Improve Outcomes for Children: Findings from Research and Practice

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nationally, about 80 percent of noncustodial parents (NCPs) are fathers. Programs often need guidance on how to meet the needs of NCPs. In 2018, the Administration for Children and Families released impact findings from Parents and Children Together (PACT), a rigorous study of four Responsible Fatherhood (RF) grantees funded from 2011-2015. This landmark research highlights fatherhood program approaches to engage fathers, encourage responsible parenting, and ultimately, improve outcomes for children. Drawing upon the PACT study, the panel described…

Fatherhood Summit Session

Positive Reentry After Incarceration.

Research has shown that fathers returning to their families and communities after incarceration often face multiple challenges, including lack of housing or employment, large child support debt, and complicated family relationships. This discussion will explore a variety of ways in which fatherhood programming can help returning fathers and their families overcome these challenges. The panel includes a researcher, two practitioners, and a program participant who will highlight strategies for providing reentry services and support for returning fathers. Based on Urban Institute research,…

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