Native American Fatherhood & Families Association (NAFFA) is an Arizona based non-profit 501(C)(3) organization founded in 2002. This organization began with the purpose of strengthening Native American families through responsible fatherhood. Native Americans are a great people and they come from greatness, a great heritage, history and culture. We have to be reminded of it at times, but when we take hold of those principles of greatness, we harness the power of change.
Greatness must start and be taught and cultivated in the home!
THE NEED
There is an immediate need to bring Native American men back to strengthening families by
- Understanding that they are not the problem but rather the solution
- Their innate leadership abilities and understanding of the sacredness of families
- Taking the lead in keeping families together
Native fathers are the greatest untapped resource for their families and communities. With correct information and support they can find their true potential. Desperation can be transformed into hope and discouragement into self-worth and purpose. To truly honor the past we must improve upon the present by having hope and confidence in our fathers to strengthen families and bring unity to our Native Nations.
THE SOLUTION
As a representative of the indigenous people of this great land NAFFA is positioned to take the leadership role in restoring the vision of the importance and value of families back to native people. Families are the heart of Native American cultures. There is no work more important than fatherhood and motherhood. From this position, NAFFA initiated the Fatherhood Is Sacred program designed to strengthen individuals and families by laying a strong foundation of direction and purpose in life. By filling life with Hope – Gratitude and Understanding there is a powerful effect in attitude and behavior change. It inspires and ignites self motivation in bring that change to a person.
At the request of many of the men in the Fatherhood Is Sacred Program, and their desire for the mothers to learn the same principles they were learning, thus, Motherhood Is Sacred was developed. By sharing this vision between men and women, they work together to bring happiness and safety to their families.
Click here for : NAFFA Fatherhood/Motherhood Is Sacred training information
Click here: Mr. Albert M. Pooley Biography and information to book him for your event
THE CHALLENGE
Little attention has been paid to the unique needs of the Native men as they struggled to become valuable family participants. NAFFA is striving to change that. In recent years most services and programs focused primarily on the needs of women and children.
Our programs are being embraced by Native people across this country, recommended by community and government agencies, utilized by tribal programs and recognized by the White House as a leading resource for their fatherhood initiatives. America is feeling the impact of the erosion and breakup of the family and its great effects on society. Native Americans are feeling this as well.
NAFFA has trained and certified almost 300 facilitators in the Fatherhood/Motherhood Is Sacred programs, who lead a 12 week course offered to mothers and fathers in 72 tribes and 9 urban centers across the United States. Since 2002 approximately 8000 Native fathers and mothers have participated in Fatherhood/Motherhood Is Sacred with outstanding results. NAFFA is trusted and respected among Native Americans and their communities.
Currently a National Survey is being conducted to determine the overall effects of NAFFA’s programs. It is anticipated that the results will be completed by the first of May 2012. They will be posted when finalized.
UPCOMING TRAINING DATES
Seattle, WA June 18,19,20, 2012 NAFFFA training_Flyer WA_2012
(call or email office for more information)
