Intended Outcomes:
-Increase awareness about the elements to being good fathers.
-Increase knowledge about the elements to being good fathers.
-Increase capacity or skills to carry out what is learned.
-Increase pro-fathering habits.
-Increase self-worth as a man and father.
Continuum of Care:
Indicated Prevention, Selective Prevention
Topic Areas:
Anxiety, Behavioral Health/Mental Health, Physical Health, Substance Use
Ages:
Adult (25+), Young Adult (19-24)
Geographic Locations:
Rural, Urban
Delivery Settings:
Community-Based, Congregate Care Facility
Cultural Considerations:
No research found involving diverse populations
Audience:
Fathers with children age 18 or younger.
Credentials:
There are no minimum requirements to implement this program.
Manuals:
Yes
Is Training Required?
No
Who can provide the required training?
Please see website to purchase curriculum materials.
Program Costs (materials, training, etc.):
Yes, refer to program website
Program/Practice Website:
https://store.fatherhood.org/complete-program-kit-24-7-dad-a-m-3rd-ed-english/
Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research:
Wilson, R. E., Obure, R., Omokaro, P., & Salihu, H. M. (2020). Effectiveness of a 24/7 Dad® curriculum in improving father involvement: Profiles of engagement. International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS, 9(1), 34–41.
Additional Sources:
WV Rating:
Unable to Be Rated
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Rationale for Rating:
Limited literature could be found on the program. The one peer-reviewed article that was identified by Wilson et al., (2020) utilized a pre-post-test model to evaluate father’s knowledge of pro-parenting skills across four years. The evaluation suggested that the program appeared to improve general knowledge and building lasting relationships with their children. Despite positive reports, it should be noted that additional peer-reviewed literature was unable to be gathered, limiting further interpretation. Ultimately, a greater breadth of research varying by population and location characteristics, as well as evaluation and control of possible confounds (e.g., healthcare/mental health diagnosis, other treatments, medication use, baseline differences among fathers) is required to better understand the program’s generalization to a wider audience.
Contraindications or Concerns:
None identified
Other Registries/Ratings
The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare:
Not Yet Rated
Blueprints for Healthy Youth Development:
Not On Registry
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness:
Not On Registry
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Model Programs Guide:
Not On Registry
Washington State Institute for Public Policy:
Not On Registry