24:7 Dad Key® Behaviors Workshop
24:7 Dad® Key Behaviors Workshop is a brief parenting program designed to help dads of children ages 0–18 develop 12 key fathering behaviors. 24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop aims to support the growth of caring and compassionate fathers by helping dads improve their knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
Facilitators teach content related to the five characteristics of a 24:7 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. Facilitators typically deliver 24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop in a small group setting but can also deliver the program one-on-one.
The 24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop has seven sections: (1) an introduction to the characteristics of the 24:7 Dad, (2) self-awareness, (3) caring for self, (4) fathering skills, (5) parenting skills, (6) relationship skills, and (7) paying it forward and engaging with the community. Each of the sections related to the characteristics of the 24:7 Dad (Sections 2–6) includes an icebreaker question, a video related to the characteristic, a definition of the behaviors related to the characteristic, a demonstration of the behaviors, and time for practicing the behaviors.
24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop 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
24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop is designed for fathers of children ages 0–18.
Dosage
Facilitators typically deliver 24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop in seven sections. Section 1 and 7 are 30 minutes and Sections 2–6 are 1 hour long. Facilitators can choose the frequency at which the sections are offered. For example, facilitators can offer the sections all in 1 day, over 2 days, or once a week for 7 weeks. The program can be offered in group format or individual format. If using a group format, facilitators can determine the maximum group size.
Location/Delivery Setting
Recommended Locations/Delivery Settings
Facilitators typically deliver 24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop in community settings, but can also deliver the program in the home, in group or residential care, or virtually.
Education, Certifications and Training
Facilitators are not required to be men and are not required to be parents themselves. The program recommends that facilitators participate in training before implementing the program but does not require training. Facilitators can choose to participate in an online, on-demand 24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop Training that takes a minimum of 2 hours to complete. The training includes instruction on the 5 Characteristics (Traits) of the 24:7 Dad, the program format and topics, session structure, implementation, facilitation skills, and recruitment and retention strategies. Participants receive a certificate upon completing the course. Facilitators can also choose to earn an Effective Facilitation Certificate™ by completing a 6-hour online on-demand training focused on the characteristics and skills of effective fatherhood program facilitators. The program also offers in-person or webinar trainings that they can customize to meet an organization’s specific needs and train-the-trainer trainings upon request.
Program or Service Documentation
Book/Manual/Available documentation used for review
- Brown, C. (2022). 24:7 Dad® Key Behaviors Workshop facilitator’s manual. National Fatherhood Initiative®.
- Brown, C. (2022). 24:7 Dad® Key Behaviors Workshop fathering handbook. National Fatherhood Initiative®.
Available languages
24:7 Dad Key Behaviors Workshop materials are available in English and Spanish.
Other supporting materials
24:7 Dad® Key Behaviors Workshop Sample Section
For More Information
Website: https://www.fatherhood.org/solutions/programs-and-resources
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 24:7 Dad Key® Behaviors Workshop |
|---|---|
| Identified in Search | 0 |
| Eligible for Review | 0 |
| Rated High | 0 |
| Rated Moderate | 0 |
| Rated Low | 0 |
| Reviewed Only for Risk of Harm | 0 |