Some of the Places Where NCF Has Been Featured

Our Programs Are Inspiring & Equipping Dads In:

State Initiatives

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Non-profits

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Schools

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Faith Communities

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Organizations

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Involved Fathering or Connected Fathering

When Fathers Are Engaged and Focused, Children Thrive

Involved Fathering or Connected Fathering
At the National Center for Fathering, we have a warehouse of over
three-plus decades of research, cutting-edge tools and practical insights that
have provided training for dads and leaders, impacting millions of children
and their households. The data is compelling: inattentive, disconnected fathering leads to poorer outcomes for children. In contrast, fathers who are committed to their kids, and engaged in their lives, and who are growing as dads in healthy ways, provide a foundation of strength and destiny for their children, and leave a positive legacy which impacts generations.

WE HAVE SERVED MORE THAN 7967457 FATHERS OVER THE PAST THREE DECADES

Become a Dad Leader: Encourage Other Dads

Meeting Your Childrens Basic but Important Needs
If you represent a group or are in a helping profession–or you simply want to use your gifts and opportunities to equip and inspire dads–you can become an NCF trainer. Let’s connect.
As a trainer, you will:
  • Receive training on the 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers and the Personal Fathering Profile
  • Be trained in three Fathering Curricula: Quenching the Fathering Thirst, The ICAN’s of Fathering, and Dads of Destiny
  • Have an opportunity to submit guest blogs to NCF’s website and be recognized as a NCF trainer
  • Receive codes to access the 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers Profile & Webinar to utilize with groups or individual dads
  • Receive early draft of all new research reports
Meeting Your Childrens Basic but Important Needs
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Connect Dads and Daughters in Heart to Heart Relationship

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The Father-Daughter Summit

A Place For Fathers and Daughters to Bond

As your daughter moves through her teen and young adult years, your commitment to her does not waiver. To shore up your relationship for the days ahead, Father-Daughter Summit has developed a one-day interactive event interspersed with experiential learning and guided one-on-one father-daughter dialogues that will be one of the best days you’ve spent together. Each session is planned to guide you and your daughter as you explore and strengthen your unique relationship.

What People Say

Meet the Founder, Dr. Ken Canfield

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Dr. Ken Canfield is a nationally known leader and scholar who has committed his life to strengthening men, fathers, families and grandparents. He founded the National Center for Fathering (www.fathers.com) and the National Association for Grandparenting, (www.grandkidsmatter.org).

He is a trusted voice and counsel to many non-profits, community organizations, state and regional efforts which are strengthening families. He has written both popular and scientific articles on fathering and is a frequent guest on programs which promote responsible fathering. In addition, Canfield has been heard on a daily weekday radio commentary, Today’s Father, which he began in 1993 and aired on over 600 stations. He has been interviewed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s World News Tonight, Focus, and numerous other radio and television programs, especially during Father’s Day.


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Recent Blogs

The National Center for Fathering Has Worked Cooperatively with Communities, Cities, States and Countries Around the Globe to Strengthen Responsible Fathering

Our Trainers

Ken R. Canfield, Ph.D.

Dr. Canfield is a nationally known leader and scholar and founded the National Center for Fathering – fathers.com – in 1990. He is the author of twelve books on fathering and family life and has keynoted and presented at dozens of state and community conferences and led hundreds of seminars. Read more…

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Dr. George Williams

Dr. Williams is a nationally recognized fathering and family expert. He has testified as an expert fathering witness before a Senate sub-committee, visited the White House to coordinate the First Lady’s visit to his R.E.A.D. to Kids program at a Kansas City elementary school and attended her Helping America’s Youth conference and White House reception. Read more…

Michelle Watson Canfield, Ph.D, LPC

Michelle is founder of The Abba Project, a 9-month group forum that is designed to equip dads to more intentionally and consistently relate to their teen and young-adult daughters. She is author of the book, Dad, Here’s What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter’s Heart. More coming. . Read more…

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