Category: Fatherhood Gov
Family Resource Centers, Fathers, and the Critical Work of Child Welfare
West Virginia has begun to reframe its approach to family support, using a powerful metaphor: catching families before they fall into the river rather than pulling them out downstream. That upstream vision naturally creates space for father engagement. It recognizes that family stabilization cannot occur while ignoring half of a child’s parental ecosystem.
2025 Was the Year Fatherhood Stopped Asking for Permission
Fatherhood is a movement stepping fully into its responsibility.
For more than two decades, Fathers Incorporated has operated from a simple truth: Fatherhood is not a private issue confined to households but a public good with societal consequences. In 2025, that belief was no longer aspirational. It was measurable.
Walking in Dads’ Shoes: How Journey Mapping Helps Programs Truly Serve Fathers
In plain terms, the “Adapting to Fathers’ Needs: Creating Change Using Insights from Customer Journey Mapping” brief asks programs to walk through each step as a dad experiences it. It invites fatherhood program teams to review every touchpoint — from outreach to intake to workshops to follow-up — and name what feels welcoming, what trips fathers up, and what would keep them coming back. The brief translates empathy into operations, and it works.
NRFC Highlights for 2025, a Year That Put Tools in Dads’ Hands
This year, the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) kept its promise to meet dads where they are, give them what they can use, and keep the lights on — day and night — so help is there when it’s needed. On behalf of the Office of Family Assistance, our team at Fathers Incorporated focused NRFC activities on developing clear guidance, stronger platforms, and real pathways for dads and the people who serve them.
Why Rural Fathers Matter: Stories from Appalachia and Beyond
I keep replaying a moment from filming our PSAs with rural dads. The cameras were down, and one of the dads looked over the ridge and said, “I didn’t know I had it in me to be this kind of father.” I know that feeling.
Celebrating Responsible Fatherhood: New #Dadication PSAs Launched
As Father’s Day approaches, dads share heartwarming stories of “parenting firsts,” to inspire and empower fathers to be active and present in their children’s lives.
Caring is more the sharing
Sharing time with family and friends. Sharing food (perhaps a cookie or two).
Child Support Awareness Month: A Look at How Child Support is Evolving (Webinar)
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 12:30 – 02:00 PM EDT August is Child Support Awareness Month. Register Here State and local child support offices are scheduling special events […]
Another Father’s Day in the Books, But Many More Memories to be Made!
Another Father’s Day full of special and memorable moments has come and gone, but the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse has kept the momentum going through the […]
Engaging Your Children Through Nature
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) offers suggestions for different ways that you and your child can explore nature together at no monetary cost
Picture This: 10 Great Photos to Make Memorable Moments
One of the greatest ways a dad can bond with his children is by making memories together. That requires us as dads to do things with them.
Hey Dads! It Only Takes a Moment to Make a Moment
This Sunday, millions of fathers across America will celebrate one of the greatest days of the year: Father’s Day.
Expectations of Fathers’ Roles Expands from Emphasis on Provider to Equal Partners, Nurturers
“Over the past two decades, fathers have become more involved in all aspects of their children’s lives,” says Kenneth Braswell, National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) Director.
Seven Tips for Low-Cost Memory Making Activities
As a dad it can be easy to get a caught up in the idea that the most important part of your job as a parent has to do with the material things you give to your kids.
Finding ways to take time to be a Dad
What are you planning to do with your family this weekend? Or next weekend? Or the weekend after that? Coordinating schedules and managing our time is a […]