The National Family Preservation Network (NFPN), in collaboration with other organizations, has formed the Working with Fathers Institute to provide comprehensive resources and onsite training to practitioners in the areas of father involvement, support groups for fathers, marriage and parenting, and safely working with fathers involved in domestic violence. The following is a brief description of each partnering agency and a link to their Web sites where you can find more information:

NFPN (lead/fiscal agency) provides onsite training and basic and advanced training packages on involving fathers in their children’s lives.
www.nfpn.org/fatherhood/

The Center for Growth and Development provides onsite training and training packages to implement the Nurturing Father’s Program, a 13-week course that teaches men nurturing parenting skills and attitudes, and the MArriage and PArenting Program, a 10-week course that helps couples (married or unmarried) strengthen their relationship through developing a shared blueprint for parenting and successful family formation.
Mark Perlman, Director and Trainer
www.nurturingfathers.com

The Native American Fatherhood and Family Association (NAFFA) offers a 12-week curriculum for Native American Fathers in the community and criminal justice system.
Albert Pooley, Director and Trainer
www.nativeamericanfathers.org

The Non-Violence Alliance provides training and resources to safely engage fathers when domestic violence is a concern.
David Mandel, Director and Trainer
www.endingviolence.com

The Working with Fathers Institute will prepare a customized onsite training proposal for any interested agency. African-American and Hispanic associate trainers are also available through the Institute.

Training makes the difference in father involvement. A just-released research study by the Urban Institute found that child welfare caseworkers who received training were more likely to locate fathers and actively seek to involve the father in the child’s life. NFPN’s recent three-year project on fatherhood found similar results.

To request a training proposal, please e-mail Priscilla Martens, Executive Director, NFPN, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 888-498-9047.