If you've found it challenging to engage with dads, you're not alone. Many practitioners and service providers have struggled, with some even giving up entirely. But forming meaningful connections with dads is simpler, and more beneficial, than you might think.
It's now well recognised just how crucial a father’s role is in shaping a child's future. A supportive dad can significantly improve a child's school performance, help them build close friendships, boost their confidence, and strengthen their self-esteem. And when dads are empowered as caregivers, the benefits extend beyond the child to mothers, families, and society as a whole.
More dads than ever are putting family first and actively sharing caregiving responsibilities. In 2023, nearly half (46%) of the 1,000 dads we surveyed in our annual survey were spending 25 hours per week playing with their children or helping them learn, a stark contrast to the mere 35 minutes per week spent by fathers in the 1970s. These numbers continue to rise year after year.
Yet, despite this significant shift, outdated stereotypes of dads as mere breadwinners persist. As a result, dads are often unintentionally overlooked by services. But far from being an extra burden on already stretched practitioners, these engaged fathers offer a remarkable opportunity. They not only provide crucial support within the family but can also lighten your workload - becoming an invaluable asset in the process.
Foundations (Free)
Understanding the Importance of Dads
Described by past participants as “eye-opening,” “insightful,” and “authentic,” our Foundations training is a 1 hour session designed to deepen your understanding of the transformative impact engaging dads can have on children, families, and your services. Perfect for those new to our programs, this foundational training is offered at no cost, providing you with a new perspective of understanding that’ll help you start your father inclusion journey.
What You’ll Learn: Key principles and insights into the importance and benefits of engaging dads.
Ideal For: Professionals, educators, and service providers who want to enhance their knowledge of father engagement and the importance of father inclusion.
Team Training (£1,499 per Team)
Tailored Solutions for Engaging Fathers
Our Team Training helps your team/organisation reimagine its approach to father engagement. We tailor our half-day training to suit your team’s specific services and challenges, ensuring you’re equipped with the right strategies to involve fathers in meaningful ways. This personalised approach enables your organisation to harness the full potential of father involvement, enhancing the effectiveness of your services and creating lasting benefits for families and the wider community.
What You’ll Learn: Custom strategies and solutions designed for your teams/organisations needs.
Ideal For: Full teams or organisations looking for in-depth, personalised training to address specific challenges and enhance father engagement strategies.
