Toll-free: 877-4DAD411 (877-432-3411) | Fax: 703-934-3740 | info@fatherhood.gov | www.fatherhood.gov

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Take Time to Be a Dad Today

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Administration for Children and Families

Office of Family Assistance

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse fatherhood.gov

Involved and responsible fathers who are present in the lives of their children 

contribute to improved outcomes for children, families, and entire communities.

The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC), a service of the 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Assistance, is a 

national resource for fathers, families, professionals, programs, federal grantees, 

and states who serve or are interested in supporting strong fathers and families.

NRFC Activities 

NRFC explores, organizes, and disseminates information designed to enhance the capacity of fathers 

to be financially and emotionally invested in the lives of their children and families by being loving and 

involved parents. 

NRFC equips practitioners and other stakeholders with comprehensive information to provide effective 

support and services to ensure successful fatherhood outcomes. 

NRFC also uses relevant research and data to engage the public and increase understanding about 

responsible fatherhood and the importance of father presence in the lives of children of all ages.
Toll-free: 877-4DAD411 (877-432-3411) | Fax: 703-934-3740 | info@fatherhood.gov | www.fatherhood.gov

facebook.com/fatherhoodgov @fatherhoodgov

Take Time to Be a Dad Today

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Administration for Children and Families

Office of Family Assistance

National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse fatherhood.gov

Fatherhood.gov

NRFC maintains a robust, interactive website — www.fatherhood.gov — that features:

•	Practical tips, suggested activities, real-life stories from dads, the DadTalk blog, and a clickable map that 

fathers can use to find responsible fatherhood programs in their area 

•	Strategies and techniques for responsible fatherhood program design, implementation, evaluation, and 

sustainability 

•	Research findings and evaluation data that offer lessons learned and point to promising practices in 

responsible fatherhood programming

•	Federal resources and grant opportunities

Other NRFC Resources

NRFC gives fathers, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers access to information that reflects core 

principles of responsibility, cultural relevance, generational significance, and societal expectations through:

•	National hotline — 877-4DAD411 (877-432-3411) •	Culturally and linguistically tailored publications 

— for person-to-person assistance and support and other products that reach broad and 

targeted audiences

•	Searchable online library with scores of tip 

sheets, curricula, fact sheets, guides, articles, •	Traditional media and social media campaigns 

and program reports and evaluations promoting awareness that all fathers can be 

important contributors to the well-being of 

•	Training resources and webinars for their children

professionals and parents

•	Conference exhibits

•	Community engagement and support