Some of the Places Where NCF Has Been Featured

Our Programs Are Inspiring & Equipping Dads In:

State Initiatives

Father playing with children

Non-profits

Father playing with children

Schools

Father playing with children

Faith Communities

Father playing with children

Organizations

Father playing with children

What are the 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers?

Learn what over 250,000 dads have discovered by taking part in this engaging research-based program
which has strengthened their relationship to their children.
Name

When Fathers Are Engaged and Focused, Children Thrive
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.
Learn More

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

Become a Dad Leader: Encourage Other Dads
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
Learn More

What People Say

Marlin B

I would like to thank the creators of the NCF and the NCF website. What an inspirational page! It is encouraging to find so many good articles and helpful ideas about my number one passion: being a good father. It is nice to know that there is a place to turn to when all of the answers aren’t so clear.

Timothy F

I found this to be the greatest webpage I’ve encountered in all my surfing. As a father of a 6-year-old daughter and 5-month-old son I am constantly looking for information that stresses the importance of fatherhood. My father is my hero and I hope someday that my children will think the same of me. Thank you for this website and I will be putting it on my list of favorites with a donation coming in the near future.

Jeff K

I just checked out your website for the first time yesterday. It’s consistent with your other materials: good, practical advice and resources that I can use as a dad. I was impressed enough to recommend it to the men in my accountability group.

Thanks and keep up the great work!

Jon

I was just checking out your site for some resources for a friend and I see you have a lot of good stuff. Great stuff! Fantastic stuff! I wish I had time to read it all. I just felt my heart leap and I actually get excited when I see how much there is for dads.

Joe W

I came across your radio spot and decided to look you up on the Internet…. I was very happy to see that there was something out there for dads who really care and want to improve their fathering skills. Thank you so much for being there for us!

Eric N

My husband and I are having our first child this summer, and have been reading tons of materials on motherhood and pregnancy. There doesn’t seem to be much for dads. In fact we went to the library yesterday and found ONE old book for fathers. My husband did not grow up with a father and is dying to give a child the attention he didn’t receive. I am going to tell him about this website today. Just a “thank you” from a mom.

You have a wonderful site, and as a young father (30ish) of a teen daughter and a 6 yr old boy I need all the information I can get in these trying times. I just wanted to express my thanks for the resources your site provides.

Terry C

I am writing to you to tell you I am doing all I can to be a better father. Some of it has to do with you all at fathers.com. I love your website. I can’t think of everything all of the time; but this website sure does. Keep up the great work!!

I just wanted to drop a quick note to say that I really enjoyed your website… I am a senior at CW University in WA and am currently doing a research project on father’s rights groups, parenting groups, and legislative groups. I have visited 107 web sites so far regarding this project and I must say that yours is one of the best I’ve seen. It provides useful information, is current and interesting, objective, very user friendly and overall a well put together site.

Patrick

Keep up the good work. My son and I have a whole new relationship after attending a seminar last year. Thanks for your help.

Paulette

I just had to let you know how much I appreciate your blog. I am a social worker at our local health department and work with pregnant and parenting families…. Your blog gives dads AND moms so many neat ideas – it gives them direction and HOPE. Now, I’ve even got the nurses handing them out to the families they visit with. Thank you for all the work you do. You make a difference!

Andre

You have no idea how your correspondence helped me in my journey, may God bless you.

Mick

Your regular e-mail messages often have me take better steps on where I spend my time…. I want to thank you and the Center for being one of my “reminders” that I should be watching and staying the course. Without your work I’m not sure I would correct as much. I don’t think I will ever get to perfect but thanks for helping me to try to be better.

David

Your e-mails are really an amazing motivation. Keep up the good work!

Brandon

I really look up the National Center for Fathering’s advice. Over the last 2 years my wife has been shocked at how well I learned to communicate with our kids. I learn from Casey’s blog entries, anecdotes, and experience. I can’t imagine where I would be without it. Keep sharing the stories and creative ideas. Never forget the impact your words have on fathers like myself.

Greg

I am part of the men’s ministry of a church and our committee would like to use your emails. They are truly magnificent. Simple, yet with great ideas and reminders.

Rick

Thank you for your thought provoking messages and guidance. I look forward to every Friday, can’t wait for the next one.

Amber

I looked at your website and I was very impressed. I just wanted to let you know that I think that is very good that men can come and get advice on parenting. My father is a very good father. I love him with all my heart and I want to thank you’ll for giving fathers a chance to be better fathers.

Steve

I’m eager to read all of the stuff that I downloaded from your website. My hand is sore from clicking back and forth, but it’s worth it, I’m sure.

Michael

I was at the seminar in Omaha. The message I received hit me square between the eyes. The clear, no-nonsense message hit to heart of what fathers should be. Thank you.

Access The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers Webinar

Join 250,000 plus fathers and you’ll receive a 360 degree assessment of your fathering, with
supportive research based strategies and tips.
Name

Meet the Founder, Dr. Ken Canfield

Dr Ken
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.


Dr Ken

Recent Blogs

Important Father-Child Interviews

Important Father-Child Interviews

by | May 18, 2023 | ,

Dad: are you ever confused or frustrated as you try to figure out what makes your kids tick? One of the key fundamentals of fathering is Awareness of our children—simply getting to know them better. As dads, we should make it our mission to gain insight into who they...

Dad: Look Below the Surface

Dad: Look Below the Surface

by | Apr 13, 2023 | ,

When was the last time you were surprised by your own impatience or insensitivity? Maybe you were in a store or a restaurant and the people on duty were not very attentive to your needs. The situation dragged on long enough to make you pretty frustrated—you deserved...

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.
George Williams

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.

George Williams

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…