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NATIVE AMERICAN FATHERHOOD

AZ · EIN 562327781 · $1.2M rev · operational · www.nativeamericanfathers.org
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Native American Fatherhood & Families Association (NAFFA) is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that focuses on strengthening families through responsible fatherhood and motherhood programs. Established in 2002, NAFFA serves Native American communities across North America, providing unique curricula aimed at fostering leadership roles among parents to promote healthy family dynamics.

activities · 12

what they do

direct service · 7
  • Community Networking Events Industry Conference & Networking Events
    Hosts community networking events, such as the 7th Annual Community Networking Breakfast, and plans multiple events in 2026 across various locations including Honolulu, HI, Mesa, AZ, and Sacramento, CA, with some offering virtual attendance options.
  • Community Networking Events Industry Conference & Networking Events
    Hosts annual community networking breakfasts and multiple events in various locations, some with virtual attendance options, to foster connections and engagement.
  • Community Networking and Events Industry Conference & Networking Events
    Hosts community networking breakfasts and multiple events in various locations, some with virtual attendance options, to engage with the community.
  • Curriculum Development and Delivery
    Offers four signature curricula: Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®, Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©, and Suicide Prevention©. This includes a 14-session program specifically designed to provide resources for families and communities dealing with domestic violence and abuse.
  • Family Relationship and Violence Prevention Programs
    Offers signature curricula including Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®, Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©, and Suicide Prevention©. Specifically, it created "Addressing Family Violence and Abuse," a 14-session program providing resources for families and communities dealing with domestic violence and abuse, and has helped approximately 60,000 fathers and mothers.
  • Family Violence and Abuse Program Youth Substance Use Prevention Education
    Created and offers "Addressing Family Violence and Abuse," a 14-session program designed to provide resources for families and communities dealing with domestic violence and abuse.
  • Provides a 13-session program designed to support youth aged 12 to 24 in realizing their potential.
capacity building · 5
  • Facilitator Certification Training
    Offers a 3-day intensive certification training program in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities for agencies and individuals, and for individuals to become facilitators of a 13-session youth development curriculum. The organization also provides training to implement a 14-session program focused on building strong family relationships.
  • Facilitator Certification Training
    Offers 3-day intensive certification training programs for agencies and individuals in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities and for facilitating a 13-session youth development curriculum. The organization also provides training to implement a 14-session program focused on building strong family relationships.
  • Facilitator Recertification
    Provides online recertification training for existing facilitators through a Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Facilitator Training and Certification
    Offers 3-day intensive certification training programs for individuals and agencies in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities and a 13-session youth development curriculum. The organization also provides training to implement a 14-session program focused on building strong family relationships and offers online recertification for existing facilitators, having trained over 2,500 facilitators.
  • Recertification Training for Facilitators
    Provides online recertification training for existing facilitators through a Learning Management System (LMS).
strategies · 17

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©
A 14-session program providing resources for families facing domestic violence and abuse.
Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®
Foundational curriculum designed to promote responsible parenting and strengthen family bonds.
Linking Generations by Strengthening Relationships®
A 14-session program that assists families in enhancing their capacity to promote strong, healthy relationships.
Suicide Prevention©
A program aimed at raising awareness and providing strategies to combat suicide within families.
Transforming Tomorrow's Youth Program
A training program for youth aged 12-24 to help them realize their potential through a structured curriculum.
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Restaurant Association Partner — A representative from the Arizona Restaurant Association serves on the board of directors.
  • Courtyard Phoenix Mesa Partner — Host hotel offering shuttle service for participants attending in-person training in Mesa, AZ.
  • Courtyard Phoenix Mesa Partner — Host hotel offering shuttle service for participants attending in-person training.
  • Courtyard Phoenix Mesa Partner — Host hotel offering shuttle service for participants of the Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities training.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites - Mesa Partner — Host hotel for participants attending in-person training in Mesa, AZ.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites - Mesa Partner — Host hotel for participants attending in-person training.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites - Mesa Partner — Host hotel for participants of the Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities training.
  • Jellison and Robens Partner — An attorney from Jellison and Robens serves on the board of directors.
  • Peoria Police Department Partner — Chief of Police of Peoria serves on the board of directors.
  • Salt River Pima Maricopa Prosecutor Partner — A prosecutor from Salt River Pima Maricopa specializing in Domestic Violence serves on the board of directors.
  • United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — Holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
  • Warrior Heart Recovery NAT-SU Healthcare Partner — The Clinical Director of Warrior Heart Recovery NAT-SU Healthcare serves on the board of directors.