For Programs & Practitioners
Tools, toolkits, and resources for fatherhood practitioners, programs, and federal grantees committed to strengthening father involvement.
Responsible Fatherhood Toolkit
Federal toolkits, evidence-based curricula (24/7 Dad®, Nurturing Fathers, Building Strong Families), and program design frameworks from ACF and the NRFC.
ViewProgram Activities
Session-ready activities organized by topic — father-child bonding, co-parenting, healthy relationships, economic stability — with facilitation guidance and free resource links.
ViewTips for Practitioners
Evidence-based guidance on recruiting fathers, facilitating groups, improving retention, and working with special populations — incarcerated dads, child welfare, teen fathers.
ViewMedia & Outreach Resources
Free NRFC campaign assets, messaging frameworks, social media guidance, and community outreach strategies for reaching and recruiting fathers into your program.
ViewPractitioner Networks & Training
Real professional networks, communities of practice, free NRFC webinars, Motivational Interviewing training, and state fatherhood coalitions for ongoing professional development.
ViewFind Programs Near You
The NRFC program map, 211 locator, Head Start center finder, and state-by-state guides — plus guidance on how to evaluate a program before you refer.
ViewImportant Topics for Practitioners
Fatherhood Conferences, Summits & Webinars
Explore upcoming practitioner webinars (NRFC school readiness), NFI masterclasses, state coalitions, and the complete 2026 National Fatherhood Summit executive proceedings from Dallas.
Interactive Tool
Program Readiness Checklist
Check off what your program has in place. See where you stand.
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Check off items as you complete them.
Share Practitioner Resources
Pass these evidence-based program toolkits to family coordinators, social workers, and grant directors.