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National Fatherhood Initiative - NFI President Roland Warren is fond of saying, "Each child has a hole in his/her soul in the shape of his/her dad." Moreover, research has shown us that, on average, without involved fathers, kids are more at risk to be poor, become teen parents, fail in school and come in contact with the criminal justice system. Father absence has high economic costs as well. Our research shows that the federal government spends $100 billion of taxpayer money on programs that support father-absent homes. That's why, in 1994, National Fatherhood Initiative was created - to ensure that every child has what they need to succeed: the love and support of an involved, responsible and committed father.
Postpartum Support International -includes resources for fathers to support their partners through postpartum depression, and information for new and expecting fathers.
Boot Camp for New Dads-Boot Camp for New Dads is a unique father-to-father, community-based workshop that inspires and equips men of different economic levels, ages and cultures to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads.
National Center for Fathering- In response to the dramatic trend towards fatherlessness in America, Dr. Ken Canfield founded the National Center as a nonprofit, scientific and education organization. Today, the Center provides practical, research-based training and resources that equip men in virtually every fathering situation to be the involved fathers their children need.
Postpartum Dads- An outreach project supported by Postpartum Support International. This website is intended to help dads and families by providing firsthand information and guidance through the experience of PPD. This site also includes information and resources that can be used by professionals to assist families dealing with PPD.
Father's Forum Online-"The Fathers' Forum is my experiment in trying to help fathers connect with each other and reflect on what it means to become a parent. At the Fathers' Forum my specific focus is on expectant and new fathers; I feel committed to those early years of parenting in which so much is changing and forming in our lives as men." Founder Bruce Linton, Ph.D.
