The NPNFF Courage in Action Awards Program

Established to call attention to the positive efforts of grassroots, community-based organizations and practitioners working with fathers, to recognize fathers who have demonstrated the courage and initiative to develop and practice positive fathering roles, and to acknowledge the contributions of advocates, policy makers, researchers and others who support the development of the fatherhood field.

The Courage in Action Annual Awards are presented at the NPNFF Annual Membership Meeting.

The Courage in Action Awards have been established by NPNFF to call attention to the positive efforts of grassroots, community-based organizations and practitioners working with fathers, recognize young fathers who have demonstrated the courage and initiative to develop and practice positive fathering roles, and acknowledge the contributions of advocates, policy makers, researchers, funding organizations, and government agency workers who have supported the development of the fatherhood field.

The Courage in Action Practitioner’s Award: This award will be presented to an individual who is engaged in the delivery of services to fathers in an established fatherhood program, and who has made significant contributions to building the program and in the lives of the men with whom he/she works.

The Courage in Action Father’s Award: This award will be presented to a father who has succeeded in developing his parenting skills and has become a responsible father through participation in an established fatherhood program, and who has contributed to the promotion of the program’s goals and services to other men and in his community.

The Courage in Action Public Citizen’s Award: The Public Citizen’s Award will be presented to an individual (a funding organization program officer, researcher, elected official, governmental agency staff member, or citizen advocate) who has made significant contributions to the fatherhood field through legislative, regulatory, financial support, knowledge development, or social action efforts.

Support for Award Recipients: NPNFF will support the travel and lodging expenses for award recipients to attend the NPNFF Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner in order to accept their award.

NPNFF FEDERAL POLICYNET

NPNFF Federal PolicyNet is a network of NPNFF members assigned to each member of Congress to serve as a direct contact with local and Washington Congressional offices.  NPNFF Federal PolicyNet addresses non-partisan fatherhood issues and is intended to inform and educate policymakers and their staff on matters of concern to individuals and programs working to improve the lives of children by promoting responsible involvement of fathers.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE - FATHERHOOD WORKSHOP TRACK PROJECT

NPNFF has launched a major outreach project designed to place fathers and fatherhood issues on the national conference agendas of major organizations whose members have traditionally focused their services to women, children and families. This project is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

The National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families, Inc. (NPNFF) has developed a "Fatherhood Workshop Track" in response to our goal of promoting broader understanding of the work of practitioners in the responsible fatherhood movement, and to build bridges of understanding and cooperation with other organizations working in the family support sector. NPNFF can sponsor the presentation of two (2) or three (3) fatherhood track workshops at your organization’s national conference or major skills-building training event. 

National Conference Fatherhood Track Workshops:

Fathers, Fatherhood And Fathering: A Multi-Cultural Exploration
Broke But Not Deadbeat: A Public Policy Workshop On Re-Engaging Fathers And Their Children
A Woman’s Touch: The Role Of Women In The Fatherhood Movement
A Father’s Place: The Importance Of Male Involvement During The Early Years
Creating A Climate For The Delivery Of A Father Friendly Services
The Role Of Faith-Based Organizations In Promoting Responsible Fatherhood
Building The Knowledge Base For Responsible Fatherhood Program Practice: A Research Seminar
Working With Fathers Of Children With Special Needs
The Fatherhood Agenda: First Steps And Beyond
Fatherhood 101: The Basics Of A Responsible Fatherhood Program

NPNFF STATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

NPNFF selected the states of Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, and Minnesota as the states to be included in the 2001 State Development Project. These states join Massachusetts, Georgia, Wisconsin, Indiana, and California for concentrated efforts to increase networking among fatherhood program practitioners, provide training and technical assistance to community-based fatherhood programs, and to promote the development of grassroots advocacy on behalf of fatherhood programs. Click here for more information.

THE PRACTITIONER: NEWSLETTER OF NPNFF

THE PRACTITIONER: Newsletter of the National Practitioners Network for Fathers and Families. Keeps you informed of major happenings across the fatherhood sector, provides useful information about promising and effective practices, and offers a forum through which the voice of fatherhood practitioners can be heard throughout the family support sector.  To request a copy, call NPNFF at (800) 346-7633 or download a copy from our site.