Training Description


Delivered by National Fatherhood Initiative® President Christopher A. Brown, the on-demand InsideOut Dad® Program Training covers everything you need to know to facilitate the evidence-based InsideOut Dad® Program effectively.


Training Requirements


Attendees must purchase a Facilitator's Kit here to facilitate the InsideOut Dad® Program. For the best training experience, have your Facilitator's Manual open during the training so you can follow along.

Other Terms: Courses are non-transferrable after 50% completion by the original enrollee.


Topics Covered

  • The Characteristics of the InsideOut Dad
  • Program Description, Format, and Topics
  • Session Structure, Descriptions, and Content
  • How to Succeed with Implementation
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Launch and Maintenance Strategies
  • Additional Resources available to assist with successful implementation of the program


Features & Benefits

  • Offers an affordable way to train new staff facilitators or volunteers
  • Teaches your staff how to implement the program with fidelity
  • Addresses how to shorten the program if needed
  • Helps facilitators become comfortable with the program and be ready to lead their next class
  • Receive a certificate of completion after completing the course


Who Should Enroll

  • Facilitators of the InsideOut Dad® Program


Meet Your Trainer

Christopher A. Brown is the President of National Fatherhood Initiative®. An applied anthropologist with more than 25 years of experience in the fatherhood field, he earned his B.A. from the University of North Texas and his M.A. from the University of South Florida.

Christopher is the designer of the nation's most widely-used evidence-based and research-based fatherhood programs and resources, trainer of thousands of fatherhood practitioners, and has been a member of many advisory committees on federally-funded fatherhood initiatives. He most recently served on the advisory committee of the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network (frpn.org).

Course Curriculum

    1. Father Engagement Academy™ Orientation

    2. Materials Needed and Downloadable Files

    3. What to Expect

    1. Introduction and A Story of Impact

    2. Handouts, Agenda, and a Word Puzzle

    1. Story of Impact

    2. The 5 Characteristics of a Devoted and Nurturing Father

    3. Self-Worth

    4. Section 2 quiz

    1. Xavier’s Story

    2. Program Description and Format

    3. Curriculum Components

    4. InsideOut Dad® Support Resources Website

    5. InsideOut Dad® Facilitator’s Manuals

    6. Section 3 Quiz

    1. Structure of Sessions

    2. Demonstration of Session 4, Activities 4.1 and 4.2

    3. Session 4 Facilitator’s Manual Overview

    4. Facilitator’s Manual: Optional Reentry Sessions Overview

    5. InsideOut Dad® Fatherhood Pledge

    6. Program Supplies and Customization

    7. Program Delivery: One-On-One and Virtual

    8. Section 4 Quiz

    1. Effective Facilitation Skills

    2. Characteristics of an Effective Facilitator

    3. Section 5 Quiz

About this course

  • $299.00
  • 37 lessons
  • 3.5 hours of video content