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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.

Use the search options provided below to find resources that you are interested in.

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Edleson Revisited: Reviewing Children’s Witnessing of Domestic Violence 15 Years Later

Based on the recommendations from Edleson’s article, titled “Children’s Witnessing of Domestic Violence,” Kimball examines the impact and the cumulative effects of exposure to violence, potential protective factors highlight children’s resilience and the father-child relationship.

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Fatherhood Summit Session (x)Webinar (x)
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Fatherhood Summit Session
Welcome and Event Overview

NRFC 2023 Virtual Event

Video, Webinar
Dads and Mental Health Matter!

During this webinar we discussed the ways we can address the mental health challenges of dads. Researchers, practitioners, and fathers with lived experiences navigating mental health disorders shared strategies and resources for working with dads. Attendees learned:

The impact of paternal mental health on parenting, children, and relationships. How the COVID-19 pandemic has opened the door to more discussion about the importance of mental health and treating mental health issues. Barriers to treatment and ways to overcome them. Where fathers can access work- and community-based…
Webinar
MEJOR JUNTOS: CONSTRUYENDO RELACIONES FUERTES ENTRE PADRES Y MAESTROS

Este seminario web de 2020 contó con padres y educadores que explicaron cómo apoyan a los niños en sus vidas. Los expertos en familia compartieron ideas sobre cómo los padres y los maestros pueden construir una relación, comunicarse para que los niños aprendan y crezcan y celebrar cuando los niños prosperan.

*Subtítulos en inglés y español disponibles

Video, Webinar
Social Media Strategies to Increase Engagement with Fathers and Communities

During this webinar, the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse's (NRFC) social media and analytics experts presented industry-tested social media strategies to optimize practitioners’ engagement and connection with their target populations and communities.

Presenters

David Miller, Social Media Lead, NRFC Charday Oldacre, Social Media Strategist, NRFC Mallory Pettis, Communications Specialist-Social Media, NRFC

Facilitator: Akua Gyabaah, Website and Dissemination Lead, NRFC

Chat Moderator: Jerome Williams, Conference Coordinator, NRFC 

 

Video, Webinar
Sirviendo a los padres latinos: Estrategias para la prestación de servicios inclusivos

Este seminario web permitió a la NRFC y a otras partes interesadas conectarse con los profesionales que actualmente sirven a los padres latinos para discutir las prácticas prometedoras con respecto a la prestación de servicios que son cultural y lingüísticamente apropiados e inclusivos.

Durante este seminario web, nos centramos en consejos y estrategias para reclutar, involucrar y retener a los padres latinos en los programas de paternidad.

Comentarios de apertura

Taffy Compain, CPM Jefa de Rama, Oficina de Asistencia Familiar, Administración para Niños y Familias,…

Video, Webinar
Serving Latino Fathers: Strategies for Inclusive Service Provision

This webinar allowed the NRFC  and other stakeholders to connect with practitioners who are currently serving Latino fathers to discuss promising practices regarding service provision that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and inclusive.

During this webinar, we focused on tips and strategies for recruiting, engaging, and retaining Latino fathers in fatherhood programs.

Opening Remarks

Taffy Compain, CPM, Branch Chief, Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families, Washington, DC

Presenters

Homer Canales, Case Manager, …
Video, Webinar
Men’s Health and Fatherhood: What Do Dads Need to Know? (NRFC Webinar)

On average, men are less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than women. Moreover, they often are reluctant to seek medical care. Physical health problems, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges such as depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder can prevent fathers from spending positive, quality time with their children. To increase the longevity and the quality of their lives and relationships, we must encourage dads to attend to their physical and mental health needs early and regularly.

Why don’t more fathers take steps that could improve their…

Webinar
Maintaining Recruitment and Retention During the Pandemic and Beyond (NRFC Webinar)

During 2020, we provided two webinars on Using Virtual Technology in Fatherhood Programs (Using Virtual Technology in Fatherhood Programs and Using Virtual Technology: A Practitioner Conversation). We continued those conversations on May 26, 2021, with a focus on tips for recruitment and retention of fathers in fatherhood programs.

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Webinar
Enhancing Services and Programs for Fathers: An Overview of National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse Resources (NRFC Webinar)

This webinar provided an overview of National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) resources that can help practitioners enhance their fatherhood services. NRFC staff provided updates on the redesign of the fatherhood.gov website; NRFC partner, Ad Council, shared the latest NRFC Public Service Announcement videos and how you can use those and other campaign materials in your work; and highlighted important resources for you and the fathers you serve, such as the NRFC’s Responsible Fatherhood Toolkit for Practitioners, National Call Center, and Virtual Collaborative Community. …

Video, Webinar
Work, Life & Balance (NRFC Webinar)

The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) hosted a webinar entitled Work, Life, & Balance on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020. The hosts were David Miller, NRFC Social Media Lead and James Worthy, NRFC Outreach Coordinator. The panelists were former NFL and College Football players Darryl Bullock, Ryan Gilliam, Deryk Gilmore, Keith Goganious, and Andre Collins. During the webinar, the panelist spoke about their experiences playing football and being a father.

The panelists went into detail about managing their football careers and being a responsible father at the…

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