Becoming Dad Workshop

The Early Years’ Service has been working with partners as part of the fathers programme group, which looks at engagement and support for new and expectant fathers. This has led to the commissioning of a trial period, from April, of the Becoming Dad workshop (developed by the Fatherhood Institute), facilitated by trained staff within the Family Centre Service. The workshop offers an informal and relaxed space for fathers to talk through any thoughts and challenges during their transition into parenthood, where fathers learn from each other, build up their peer groups, and engage with staff locally for any future support.

The aim is to reach as many fathers as possible during this trial, could I ask for those services working with expectant parents to be signposted to the Family Centre Service, where they can join the antenatal classes which includes Becoming Dad.

There is a QR code on the leaflet, to be shared with fathers, which takes them directly to the booking information; there is also an email address which can be used if there are any questions for the facilitators.

This presentation gives an overview of the workshop which professionals can look through for further detail.