For Dads, By Dads

For Dads, By Dads is a ten-week support programme aimed at helping new and expectant dads with children up to the age of 18 months in a safe environment.

The programme will feature weekly workshops and talks, covering a wide range of subjects to support dads on their parenting journey. Some of the workshops include:

• Health and wellbeing
• Diet and nutrition
• Midwife and health visitor information
• Psychology
• Gambling and gaming

For Dads, By Dads has been devised following research by a number of organisations, including Fathers Outreach, Tidy Butt, Gwent Psychology, Recoveries 4 All and Newport County in the Community.

They found men benefited from having a safe space where they can ask questions and learn about themselves and their children as they start their journey of being a dad. The support groups will help them prepare for the change in their life that a child will bring.

After completing the programme, dads will be given an opportunity to engage with local community groups, clubs and forums suitable for their needs.

A maximum of 30 spaces will be allocated for the programme.

To be able to take part in you will need to complete the booking form here.

For more information call 07980682256 or email jacob.guy@torfaen.gov.uk