About

The family unit is indeed the cornerstone of any thriving society. It is within the family that values, traditions, and essential life skills are passed down from generation to generation. The strength and stability of the family directly impact the well-being and progress of a community or nation.

The International Association of Families (IAF) has been created as NAFFA’s sister organization to focus on worldwide programs promoting the deep sacredness of fatherhood and motherhood.

International Association of Families Team

Albert M. Pooley was born to the Hopi and Navajo Native American cultures growing close to both cultures on the reservation where the love of a father taught him outstanding life lessons. From his early youth he witnessed the struggles and challenges of his people, and his heart was filled with the desire to help.

In 2002 Al began with just one father and the mission of bringing men back to strengthening their families after witnessing too many families being torn apart. Since then, the Arizona non-profit has strengthened relationships and families through four curricula: Fatherhood Is Sacred® Motherhood Is Sacred® (FIS/MIS), Linking Generations by Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse© and Suicide Prevention©.

Mr. Pooley has worked with over 420 tribes throughout North America in promoting and strengthening families in a variety of national and tribal programs that promote healthy parental involvement in creating happy and safe homes.

As a father of six children, he appreciates the role of being a father and he finds joy in teaching principles that are relevant to his Native American culture.