24/7 Dads

National Fatherhood Initiative’s® flagship fatherhood curriculum used by hundreds of organizations across the country to train fathers to be involved, responsible, and committed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 24/7 Dad® is an evidence-based program. Developed by parenting and fatherhood experts, 24/7 Dad® is run as 12, 2-hour sessions in a group setting teaching men the characteristics they need to be good fathers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Research shows that 24/7 Dad® successfully changes fathers’ attitudes, knowledge, and skills- and is designed to equip fathers with the self-awareness, compassion, and sense of responsibility that every good parent needs.

Fathers who participate in these workshops learn the importance of developing and applying the 12 key behaviors of the 24/7 Dad. The first 10 behaviors are associated with one of the five characteristics, or traits, of the 24/7 Dad:

• Self-Awareness
• Caring for Self
• Fathering Skills
• Parenting Skills
• Relationship Skills

The 12 Key Behaviors:

• Works with an Accountability Partner or Partners (Self-Awareness)
• Reflects on a Weekly Basis (Self-Awareness)
• Takes Care of Physical Health on a Regular Basis (Caring for Self)
• Takes Care of Emotional/Mental Health on a Regular Basis (Caring for Self)
• Develops Skills that Reflect His Role in the Family (Fathering Skills)
• Models Healthy Masculinity (Fathering Skills)
• Disciplines His Children in Healthy Ways (Parenting Skills)
• Nurtures His Children (Parenting Skills)
• Communicates Well with Mom and Their Children (Relationship Skills)
• Builds and Maintains a Good Relationship with Mom (Relationship Skills)
• Pays It Forward
• Engages with His Community