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Can a woman facilitatate a fatherhood program?

Can a woman facilitate a fatherhood group?

YES!

Yes, a woman can absolutely facilitate a fatherhood group. Many women are highly successful fatherhood group facilitators — not because of their gender, but because they are skilled at building trust with men and using evidence-based programs.

We see many examples of successful fatherhood groups facilitated by women. In fact, you can find some of these facilitators on our Stories of Impact page. Look for the videos titled Maine DOC, Fatherhood Initiative, and Fresno EOC.

Why are women effective fatherhood group facilitators?

Women succeed as fatherhood facilitators because of their facilitation skills, not their gender. Key reasons include:

  • They are comfortable working with men and skilled at building group trust.
  • They connect with dads by drawing on their own experiences with fathers and fathers of their children.
  • They use evidence-based programs, such as 24/7 Dad® and InsideOut Dad®, shown to have positive outcomes with fathers.
  • Fathers often benefit from a woman’s perspective on their challenges (e.g., they can ask questions about how to better communicate with a woman).


How can a woman get started facilitating a fatherhood group?

Whether you are new to facilitating fatherhood groups or simply looking to strengthen your skills, the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) offers training and resources to build your confidence and equip you for success. NFI provides trainings specifically designed to set all facilitators up for success.