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A NEW APPROACH TO FATHERHOOD
The 24/7 Dad program is a unique National Fatherhood initiative designed to empower fathers in their crucial roles within the family. Our program equips dads with pro-fathering knowledge, attitudes, and skills, emphasizing the nurturing aspect of fatherhood.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
NURTURING FATHERS FOR BETTER FUTURES
The 24/7 Dad® is an acclaimed, evidence-based fatherhood program utilized by thousands of organizations nationwide. It aims to cultivate pro-fathering attitudes, knowledge, and skills among dads across all races, religions, and demographics. The program operates on the understanding that fathers can be nurturers and that nurturing is a learned skill for men.
Throughout the 24/7 Dad® program, participants delve into their developmental history, learn about the five characteristics of a 24/7 Dad®, and acquire crucial skills such as effective co-parenting and appropriate child discipline. Our goal is to equip fathers with the tools they need to excel in their parenting roles.
THE 24/7 DAD® PROGRAM
THE IMPORTANCE OF FATHERHOOD IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The HELP for KIDS program incorporates the 24/7 Dad® curriculum into all of our home-based programs, reflecting research that highlights the significant benefits associated with an involved father from the very beginning. A father's physical presence at birth not only increases the likelihood of a healthy newborn but also contributes to the health of the mother. On the other hand, the absence of the father can negatively impact the health of both the baby and the mother.
Over the past two decades, studies have emphasized the unique role fathers play in a child's emotional development. Fathers often provide exploration and play opportunities, which significantly aid a child's capacity for self-regulation and managing challenging situations throughout their life. While mothers are often the primary source of comfort during distress, it has been consistently proven that children thrive when both parents are actively engaged in their upbringing.
BECOMING A 24/7 DAD
THE OUTCOMES OF OUR FATHERHOOD PROGRAM
Upon completion of the program, a father transforms into a 24/7 Dad who:
Gains self-awareness and understands the significant impact he has on his family.- Takes care of his own well-being, fosters a strong connection with his community, and surrounds himself with friends who support his healthy choices.
- Recognizes and leverages his unique role and contributions, alongside his wife's (or children's mother's), in raising the children.
- Becomes a nurturing parent, acknowledging the importance of his parenting skills in fostering his children's physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and creative growth.
- Strives to establish and sustain healthy relationships with his children, partner, extended family, friends, and community.
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