Mission Statement

Vision

The vision of the National Fatherhood Leaders Group is that all children and families will experience the best life outcomes possible.

Mission

The mission of the National Fatherhood Leaders Group is to provide collaborative leadership to support individuals and organizations working to build and sustain the fatherhood field and to raise the awareness of the importance of fathers in the lives of all children and families.

Core Values

• The National Fatherhood Leaders Group values:

  • Fathers being perceived and treated as integral to the lives of all children and families.

  • Working collaboratively among ourselves and with other groups for the benefit of children and families.

  • Focusing on the short term and long term benefit to the fatherhood field.

  • Fostering a spirit of cooperation that promotes consensus, but respectfully and constructively acknowledges areas of disagreement.

  • Operating in a manner that fosters supportive relationships among member organizations and individuals.

  • Acting with integrity and accountability on commitments made to and for the National Fatherhood Leaders Group.

  • Adapting effectively to the changing environment in which we operate.

  • Using the collective knowledge of individuals and organizations in the fatherhood field to develop research, policies, practices and strategies that support and move the fatherhood field forward.