ProFathering15™
ProFathering15™ is an online parenting program designed for fathers or father figures. ProFathering15 aims to support the growth of caring and compassionate fathers by helping dads improve their knowledge, behaviors, and skills. ProFathering15 content is related to five characteristics of a great dad: self-awareness, caring for self, fathering skills such as being a positive father figure and role model, parenting skills such as nurturing your children, and relationship skills.
ProFathering15 covers 15 fathering topics including: (1) family history, (2) what it means to be a man and a dad, (3) showing and handling feelings, (4) how to cope with grief and loss, (5) men’s health, (6) co-parenting, (7) communication, (8) resolving parental conflict, (9) fathering skills, (10) child development milestones and supporting children’s growth, (11) non-violent discipline, (12) sexuality and self-worth, (13) fostering close relationships, (14) balancing work and family, and (15) managing money. Each topic includes user-friendly text, videos, and exercises that can be completed in 15 minutes.
ProFathering15 implementation can occur in multiple ways. Participants can complete the program in a self-paced format where fathers complete the topics on their own online. Organizations can also offer ProFathering15 through one-on-one or group formats. In a one-on-one format, a mentor discusses critical points with the father as the father works through the online content. In a group format, multiple participants complete the online program at once. A mentor leads group discussions about critical points throughout the program.
ProFathering15 does not currently meet criteria to receive a rating because no studies met eligibility criteria for review.
Date Last Reviewed (Handbook Version 2.0): Jul 2025
Date Program or Service Description Last Updated: Jul 2025
Date Originally Reviewed (Handbook Version 2.0): Jul 2025
Sources
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Target Population
ProFathering15 is designed for fathers or father figures.
Dosage
On average, participants take approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete the online topics in ProFathering15, with each topic lasting around 15 minutes. Participants must complete the program within 90 days of enrollment but can complete topics at their desired frequency. If organizations are providing the program one-on-one or in a group setting, they can choose the frequency with which participants complete the topics and the length and frequency of meetings to discuss the topics.
Location/Delivery Setting
Recommended Locations/Delivery Settings
ProFathering15 is primarily delivered online; however, in the one-on-one or group format mentors deliver additional content to participants in community settings.
Education, Certifications and Training
There is no training offered for ProFathering15 at this time.
Program or Service Documentation
Book/Manual/Available documentation used for review
- Byers, M. & Brown, C. (2024). ProFathering15™ program guide. National Fatherhood Initiative®.
- National Fatherhood Initiative®. (n.d.). ProFathering15™. [Computer software].
Available languages
ProFathering15 is available in English and Spanish.
Other supporting materials
For More Information
Website: https://profathering.fatherhood.org/
Phone: (240) 912-1263
Email: fathersource@fatherhood.org
Note: The details on Dosage; Location; Education, Certifications, and Training; Other Supporting Materials; and For More Information sections above are provided to website users for informational purposes only. This information is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.
| Results of Search and Review | Number of Studies Identified and Reviewed for ProFathering15™ |
|---|---|
| Identified in Search | 0 |
| Eligible for Review | 0 |
| Rated High | 0 |
| Rated Moderate | 0 |
| Rated Low | 0 |
| Reviewed Only for Risk of Harm | 0 |