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Part of National Fatherhood Initiative's mission is to use television, radio, and print media to communicate to the public about the importance of responsible fatherhood for children, families, and communities.

Following are highlights of NFI's recent press appearances. Links are provided where applicable. Please note that some news sites require a free registration to view content.

News Highlights
Are All Abortions Equal?

NFI President, Roland C. Warren, provocatively responds to a provocative article from TheRoot.com about the notion of "financial abortions."

"...in the case of the financial abortion, there is still a child who must be cared for by someone."

Read the full article here. 


Monday, July 12, 2010 10:33:35 AM
Super Dads program promotes fathers' family bonds

July 8, 2010

Source: The Herald & Review

"Good fathers are not just necessary, they are essential and irreplaceable to the children who desperately love and need them," said Roland Warren, president of the organization."

Read the full article here. 


Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:18:07 AM
Obama steps up fatherhood advocacy with new mentoring initiative

Source: The Washington Post

"Obama's special interest in fatherhood has been a boon for groups that support fathers and have been working for years without much attention. "His leadership and using the bully pulpit has been important," said Roland Warren, president of the National Fatherhood Initiative, which was founded in 1994 and recently contracted with the federal government to produce public service announcements promoting fatherhood."

Read the full article here. 



Monday, June 21, 2010 11:07:00 AM
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