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24:7 Dad® 4th Ed. with Non-Custodial Dads Booster Group-Based [Facilitator's Bundle]
$1,118.00
Product includes:
- (1) 24:7 Dad® A.M. Facilitator's Manual with Program Guide
- (1) 24:7 Dad® A.M. Fathering Handbook
- Support Resources Download [Details Below]
- (1) Booster Sessions: Topics for Non-Custodial Dads
The Nation’s Leading Evidence-Based
Fatherhood Program with Added Non-Custodial Dad Topics
Empower Dads. Change Lives. Improve Children’s Futures.
Developed by National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI), 24:7 Dad® is the most widely used evidence-based fatherhood program in the U.S. It equips dads with the pro-fathering awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and skills to be the fathers their children need. Used by organizations in diverse communities nationwide, this evidence-based, strengths-based program transforms dads by fostering healing, hope, and helpful, practical growth.
See what's new in the 4th Edition here.
Program Length
17 sessions at approximately 2 hours each.
Program Delivery Options
- Deliver in a group by a facilitator(s) or one-on-one in a home-based setting.
- Deliver virtually in a group or one-on-one using the provided PowerPoint decks.
- Click here to learn how you can customize 24:7 Dad® to your setting.
Training
- Live, Public Program Facilitator training for 24:7 Dad®here
- On-demand, self-paced training for 24:7 Dad® 4th Edition is coming soon!
- Custom webinar and in-person training at your location are also available. Learn more here.
Why Choose 24:7 Dad®?
- Nationwide Impact – Used by hundreds of organizations across the U.S.
- Proven Results – Extensively researched and backed by independent evaluations
- Culturally Inclusive – Effective with fathers diverse in race, ethnicity, age, and background
- Flexible & Scalable – Works in diverse settings, from community groups to home visits
- Easy to Implement – Includes step-by-step guidance, digital resources, and facilitator support
The program is built on the basis that fathers can be nurturers, and nurturing is a learned skill for men. 24:7 Dad® A.M. covers pro-fathering knowledge, attitudes, and skills, while the FatherTopics™ Booster Sessions for Non-Custodial Dads address some of the most critical issues faced by non-custodial dads that aren't specifically covered in the 24:7 Dad® A.M. curriculum, and will help them succeed as involved dads. The 4th Edition was released in 2025.
One of the most extensively studied fatherhood programs by universities and independent researchers, 24:7 Dad® has been proven to:
- Enhance fathering skills in diverse dads
- Build self-awareness, self-care, fathering skills, and other traits of nurturing dads
- Reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect by increasing protective factors
- Strengthen co-parenting and improve family dynamics
- Boost parental self-efficacy—helping dads believe in their ability to parent effectively
- Foster belief and confidence in reaching overall life and parenting goals
Topics Covered in 24:7 Dad® A.M.
- Discipline: Morals and Values; Rewards and Punishment
- What it Means to Be a Man: Today's Man; Body Image
- Children's Growth: Goals and Self-Worth; Nature or Nurture?
- Showing & Handling Feelings: Holding Feelings Inside; Grief and Loss
- Get Involved: Ways to be involved; Helping children do well in school
- Men's Health: Stress and Anger; Physical Health
- Working with Mom & Co-Parenting: Parenting Differences; Walking a Mile in Her Shoes; I'm Okay, She's Okay
- Communication: Ways to Communicate; Talking with Children
- Dads and Work: Work and family; Balancing work and family
- The Father's Role: The Ideal Father; What kind of father am I?; Benefits of Marriage
- My 24:7 Dad® Checklist: Skills I Learned; Assessing My Fatherhood Skills (Optional); Celebrate (Optional)
Topics Covered in FatherTopics™ for Non-Custodial Dads
- Workforce Readiness
- Rights & Responsibilities
- Visitation
- Child Support
- Money Management
The 24:7 Dad® A.M. Facilitator's Kit includes a robust collection of printed and downloadable support resources, giving you the tools and confidence to run the program successfully and with fidelity.
- (1) Booster Sessions Collection for Non-Custodial Dads (Workforce Readiness, Rights & Responsibilities, Visitation, Child Support, Money Management)
- (1) 24:7 Dad® A.M. Facilitator's Manual with Program Guide
- (1) 24:7 Dad® A.M. Fathering Handbook for facilitator reference
- Essential Program Support Resources via Download:
- Marketing Flyers/Posters and Marketing Postcards (5 designs each) and Press Release Template
- Fidelity Guide and Fidelity Checklist
- Optional introductory session
- 16 videos to accompany the sessions
- 24:7 Dad® Certificate of Completion (English and Spanish)
- 24:7 Dad® survey and scoring instructions (English and Spanish)
- 24:7 Dad® reminder cards and pledge cards (English and Spanish)
- My 24:7 Dad® Checklist (English and Spanish)
- Plan Worksheets for Dads (English and Spanish):
- Anger Management Plan
- Family Ties Plan
- Fun With Kids Plan
- Involvement Plan
- Work-Family Balance Plan
- Workout Plan
24:7 Dad® is an evidence-based fatherhood program. Review the studies below to learn more!
24:7 Dad® builds pro-fathering knowledge, attitudes, and skills (including co-parenting). Click here to download the University of Hawaii Study.
Additional studies show 24:7 Dad® builds:
- Five cross-cultural traits of effective fathers: self-awareness, self-care, fathering skills, parenting skills, and relationship skills.
- Five protective factors that reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect.
- Parental self-efficacy: a father's belief that they can be good parents.
- Facilitators' parenting skills and connects them to a greater purpose.
We know it's very helpful to view a sample of a curriculum before purchasing to get a feel for the content, topics, layout, logic, and more.
Click this link to Access the 24:7 Dad® A.M. Sample file
Click this link to Access the Fathertopics™ for Non-Custodial Dads Booster Sample file
Here's what you will find in the free
24:7 Dad® sample file:
- Curriculum Table of Contents
- Logic Model
- Facilitator's Manual Session 1
- Fathering Handbook Session 1
We have a few free resources that can help you run the 24:7 Dad® program with fidelity and in a shorter timeframe. Click the links below to access each resource.
Inspiring and Informational 24:7 Dad® Videos
T.E.A.M. Dads and the 24:7 Dad® program
T.E.A.M. Dads staff discuss how the 24:7 Dad® Program is integral to their Healthy Start home visiting services for fathers and families.
Dads on the Traits of Being a 24:7 Dad
In this series, dads who have completed the 24:7 Dad® program discuss how the 5 traits of a 24/7 Dad play out in their role as a father.
Day 2 Day Dads Fatherhood Program
In this video, see how Family Resource Center South Atlantic uses 24:7 Dad® and other services to foster healthy relationships and strengthen child-family engagement.
Housing Opportunities Commission, Montgomery County, MD
In this video, a fatherhood program participant shares how the program has impacted his family. For another great testimonial, click here.
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission's P.O.P.S. Program (Fresno, CA)
See how Fresno EOC is training dads through employment and their fatherhood program to be better dads and community leaders.