Father Engagement Academy™ by National Fatherhood Initiative ®

Training Description

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

Training Requirements

Attendees must purchase a Facilitator's Kit here to facilitate the Understanding 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

• 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
• 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 Understanding 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).