Developed by parenting and fatherhood experts, 24/7 Dad® is run by organizations across the nation serving fathers and families as 12, 2-hour sessions in a group setting or in a one-on-one home-based program, 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.
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Objectives
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Brief Overview of the Programs
Answer the Questions
What hasn’t changed?
What’s new and improved?
Why should I use the 3rd Edition?
Learn About
Why NFI created the 3rd Editions
Process NFI used to create the 3rd Editions
Changes and additions
Training on the curricula
Cost and how to purchase the curricula
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Characteristics of the
24/7 Dad®
The 24/7 Dad® programs focus on 5
characteristics that exemplify the traits and
qualities of a devoted and nurturing father.
Self-
Awareness
Caring for
Self
Fathering
Skills
Parenting
Skills
Relationship
Skills
Characteristics of the 24/7 Dad
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Self-Awareness
The 24/7 Dad is aware of himself as a
man and aware of the significant
impact he has in his family.
The 24/7 Dad asks:
How well am I doing in knowing
myself?
Self-
Awareness
Caring for
Self
Fathering
Skills
Parenting
Skills
Relationship
Skills
Characteristics: Self-Awareness
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Caring for SelfThe 24/7 Dad is a man who takes care of himself. This
means:
getting annual physicals
eating the proper foods
exercising to stay in shape
learning new and interesting facts about the world
having a strong spiritual connection with his community,
and
choosing friends that reinforce healthy choices.
The 24/7 Dad asks: How well am I doing taking
care of myself?
Self-
Awareness
Caring for
Self
Fathering
Skills
Parenting
Skills
Relationship
Skills
Characteristics: Caring for Self
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Fathering Skills
The 24/7 Dad is very aware of the significant
role he has in the family. He is a positive role
model. He understands that fathers are
involved in the daily lives of their children, if
at all possible.
The 24/7 Dad asks:
How well am I doing being a Father?
Self-
Awareness
Caring for
Self
Fathering
Skills
Parenting
Skills
Relationship
Skills
Characteristics: Fathering Skills
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Parenting Skills
The 24/7 Dad is a nurturing parent who
clearly understands and accepts the
importance his parenting skills have in
developing the physical, emotional,
intellectual, social, spiritual, and creative
needs of his children.
The 24/7 Dad asks:
How well am I doing being a parent?
Self-
Awareness
Caring for
Self
Fathering
Skills
Parenting
Skills
Relationship
Skills
Characteristics: Parenting Skills
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Relationship Skills
The 24/7 Dad works to build and maintain
healthy and supportive relationships with
his children, wife, family, friends, and
community.
The 24/7 Dad asks:
How well am I doing in my
relationships?
Self-
Awareness
Caring for
Self
Fathering
Skills
Parenting
Skills
Relationship
Skills
Characteristics: Relationship Skills
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Programs Description &
Format
Format generates
weekly patterns of learning
where fathers can predict
upcoming
program activities.
Covers universal aspects of fatherhood and
follows a consistent format for 12 weeks -
One 2-hour session/per week;
more than one session can be delivered in a
week.
We recommend that
no more than
10-12 fathers
constitute a group.
We strongly recommend
that two facilitators—
a primary facilitator and a
co-facilitator—facilitate a group.
24/7 Dad®
is comprised of two programs:
24/7 Dad® A.M. and 24/7 Dad® P.M.
Programs Description and Format
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Topics/Sessions: 24/7 Dad A.M.
Family History
What it Means to be a
Man
Showing and Handling
Feelings
Men’s Health
Communication
The Father’s Role
Discipline
Children’s Growth
Getting Involved
Working with Mom and
Co-Parenting
Dads and Work
My 24/7 Dad® Checklist
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Topics/Sessions: 24/7 Dad P.M.
Fathering and the 24/7
Dad
Boyhood to Manhood
Dealing with Anger
Knowing Myself
Family Ties
Sex, Love, and
Relationships
Power and Control
Competition and
Fathering
Improving My
Communication Skills
Fun with the Kids
Stress, Alcohol, and Work
My 24/7 Dad® Checklist
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Structure/Design of Each Session
3 objectives for every session
Increase awareness, knowledge, and capacity
(skills)
Session description
What session covers
24/7 Dad characteristics addressed
Pre-session procedures
Preparing flip charts, materials and handouts,
grouping fathers for activities, etc.
Each activity
Facilitators goal
Learning competencies (1-3) for fathers
Awareness, knowledge, capacity/skill-building
Procedures to carry it out
Capacity
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Evaluation Tools
Closing, Comments, and Evaluation
Measures fathers’acquisition of the learning competencies taught
during the session.
Helps fathers identify the most pertinent things they learned and the
likelihood they will use what they learned.
24/7 Dad® Fathering Survey™
Measures effectiveness of the programs after fathers complete
them. If used pre- and post-program, shows how fathers‘self-
efficacy (skills), attitudes, and knowledge changed during the course
of the programs.
Evaluation Tools
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Impact of the Program
Independent research shows that 24/7 Dad®:
Improves fathers’ pro-fathering knowledge, confidence, and self-
efficacy (skills) in all 5 characteristics
Visit www.fatherhood.org/evaluation to download reports
Stories of Impact
Independently video testimonials created by organizations that use
the programs
NFI’s Fatherhood Changes Everything videos of fathers who have
participated in the programs
Visit www.fatherhood.org/how-we-measure-impact to view
Program Impact/Effectiveness
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Why the 3rd Editions?
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It was time!
NFI released the 2nd Editions in 2010 (1st Editions in 2003)
Facilitators and NFI staff have learned much about ways to
improve the programs
NFI staff have learned more, based on research and evidence,
about how to help fathers become involved, responsible,
committed
Improving our programs is critical for effectiveness and customer
service
No other nationally-available fathering program/curriculum has
undergone two major revisions
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Process to Create 3rd Editions
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Tracked feedback from facilitators and NFI staff since
inception of 2nd Editions in 2010
Typos and other grammatical errors
Effectiveness of activities
Requests for additional tools
Enhance learning
Increase engagement
Increase retention
Feedback from participants in 24/7 Dad® Training Institutes
More than 1,600 facilitators trained from 2010-2014
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Process to Create 3rd Editions, continued
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Tracked and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data of
impact on fathers since inception of 1st Editions in 2003
Monitored research on behavior change for fit/application
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Changes: Components, tried and true
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Facilitator’s and father’s resources
Facilitator’s Manual
Program Guide
Session Guide
Fathering Handbook
CD-ROM
Handouts
Evaluation tool with worksheet and scoring instructions
Marketing materials
Spanish-language versions on NFI website @
http://www.fatherhood.org/247-Dad-3rd-Ed-Resources
Press release
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Facilitator’s Manual: Program Guide
Information on the behavior-change theories that contribute to
the framework of the programs
Revised Logic Model
Background on enhancements to 3rd Editions: emphasis on habit
formation
Additional recommended reading to enhance facilitation skills
Updates on NFI resources to enhance effectiveness of program,
that facilitate additional fathering- and relationship-skills
development, and that improve organizations’ ability to
implement an effective 24/7 Dad® program
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Facilitator’s Manual: Session Guide
More than 30 optional videos to each program: 20 animated
videos and 10 Stories of Impact
Animated videos used during each session (warm-up activity and 1 other
activity)
Stories of Impact reflect success of program from diverse dads’ points of
view: used during first few sessions to increase retention
Select and combine Stories of Impact most relevant for your dads
View samples of animated videos @ http://www.fatherhood.org/247-Dad-
3rd-Ed-Resources
View Stories of Impact videos @ www.fatherhood.org/stories-of-impact and
www.fatherhood.org/fatherhood-changes-everything
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Facilitator’s Manual: Session Guide, continued
My 24/7 Dad® Checklist
Increases dads’ ability to ingrain pro-fathering habits through deliberate
practice
Integrated into each session and becomes focal point of final session
Dads customize the checklist to make it relevant (i.e. practical)
Hard copy, online (PDF), and Android-app versions (24/7 Dad® To Go)
Let’s take a closer look
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Fathering Handbook
My 24/7 Dad® Worksheet
Worksheet integrated into end of each session
Dads customize to make it relevant (i.e. practical)
Use worksheets from Sessions 1-11 to create final checklist during Session 12
2 tear-away (perforated) reminder cards inside front cover
5 Characteristics of a 24/7 Dad
10 Affirmations for your Kids
Reminder to use checklist
Place one on refrigerator, one in wallet, etc. or keep one,
and give one to another dad/friend
Pocket cards inside Spanish Fathering Handbooks, too
Let’s take a closer look
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CD-ROM
Optional Introductory Session
Eases dads into program
Learn more about dads that comprise each unique group: helps facilitators
customize programs
Identifies motivators for enrollment and retention
Use what was learned throughout program, especially during Session 12
My 24/7 Dad® Checklist
All handouts, pre- and post-survey, and checklist in Spanish
Online and app version of checklist only in English
DVD
Includes all 60+ videos for A.M. and P.M. programs
Formatted for use on PCs, Macs, and TV DVD players
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24/7 Dad® To Go App
Android-based (no iPhone version… yet)
Majority of men prefer and make up lion’s share of Android-based
smartphones users
Vast majority of individuals and men in low-income neighborhoods use
Android-based smartphones
Can be used on any Android-based device (e.g. tablet)
Includes
24/7 Dad® Checklist that, as dads complete actions, refreshes automatically
based on frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, one-time)
Maintains history of actions accomplished for easy reference
Dads can set reminder to use checklist (e.g. reminded every Sunday)
Information on and links to free NFI resources
Free download at Google Play (https://play.google.com)
Let’s take a closer look
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Why Should I Use the 3rd Editions?
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Integrates latest research on effective behavior change
Emphasis on helping dads channel/apply what they learn into
practical actions customized to their unique situations
Greater focus on helping dads ingrain the habits of an involved,
responsible, committed dad
More engaging content that enhances learning and enjoyment (for
dads and facilitators), and retention in the program
Every resource for dads now available in Spanish
New tools
Introductory Session
My 24/7 Dad® Checklist
60+ videos (30 per program)
24/7 Dad® To Go App
Reminder/reference cards
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Training
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Facilitator training not required, but highly encouraged
1 and 2-day live, on-site training institutes for organizations
1-day can emphasize facilitating sessions or implementation of
programs (primarily recruitment, retention, sustainability)
2-day emphasizes facilitation and implementation
NFI Headquarters training for individuals offered twice per
year
Webinar option offered twice per year
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Training, continued
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One-on-one, customized training with an NFI staffer or
master trainer
Can emphasize facilitation or implementation within unique setting
For more information
Visit www.fatherhood.org/training
Email programsupport@fatherhood.org
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Cost
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Pre-release
$449 per kit through February 5th ($200 off)
Use the savings to purchase the A.M. program
w/booster sessions for non-custodial dads!
$599 for the 24/7 Dad® A.M. Kit with booster sessions
After-release
$549 through March 31st ($100 off)
Regular pricing
$649 starting April 1st
NFI will continue to sell 2nd Edition
handbooks through December 31, 2015
To purchase, visit www.fathersource.org