71% of fathers who have seen media campaign PSAs report having sought out information about increasing their involvement with their children, compared to 26% of dads who have not seen the campaign PSAs.

Day Two of the 2024 National Fatherhood Summit: Gary Barker, PhD, CEO of Equimundo, a global leader in healthy masculinities, shares insights on engaging men in gender equality and nurturing responsible fathers.

We've assembled a special edition of things to do as today's summit day winds down. See you in Person or online tomorrow.

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Building stronger families through dedicated fatherhood. It's about more than just good work—it's about caring enough to make a difference. Together, we support co-parenting and lasting family bonds.

"I've said it before, but it's absolutely true: My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future." - Liza Minnelli

Welcome to NRFC’s Virtual Collaborative Community! Here to strengthen fatherhood programs, practitioners, and those supporting fathers and families. Remember, this is YOUR community. Thank you for attending #NationalFatherhoodSummit2024

Unlock the tools to empower your parenting journey. Discover activities, tip sheets, research, and a supportive community at fatherhood.gov.

How do you successfully get the word out about your program to fathers, families, local businesses, and other stakeholders?

"She did not stand alone, but what stood behind her, the most potent moral force in her life, was the love of her father." - Harper Lee, Go Set a Watchman

Have you met the NRFC Team?

"So often, in programmatic services (in general), when we provide services for moms, we never forget they are women, but for some odd reason, when we provide services for dads, we dismiss the fact that they are men, and we have to do more to connect those two things. "

This past week, we filled the room with practitioners and stakeholders committed to all things #Fatherhood. What was your biggest takeaway from the #nationalfatherhoodsummit2024 ?

How are you taking these insights back into #workingwithdads Join the conversation at the VCC

Dadication means showing up for your kids, even when it's not easy. Much like their children, young and new dads face an unfamiliar world filled with things they’ve never faced before: unforeseen challenges, feelings of self-doubt, and unexpected moments of joy.

What's big and hairy and wears a bow tie? #dadjokes

Over two and a half captivating days, participants immersed themselves in a community of passionate changemakers, exploring cutting-edge research, impactful program models, and policy recommendations. Together, they found ways to enhance services and systems that empower fathers.

Unlock the potential in every dad with tools from the VCC! Dive into a wealth of resources designed to help you nurture and support diverse parenting styles. Let’s help dads thrive by fostering their unique contributions to fatherhood. #DadPower

At our last event, we also had the honor of discussing #NativeAmericanDad issues. These Native American Dads brought fundamental wisdom back into the room. As we process and unpack all the latest data, it reminds us of our research into these three programs.

Obesity is a serious problem for children in the United States—nearly 18% of kids ages 7-11 suffer from obesity. To prevent obesity in your family, make an effort to be healthier in everything you do. #DadsofAmerica