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 Dad’s Group
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What’s on offer?
 - Meet other dads and get involved in local community projects, such as Forest School (Friday 9.15 - 11.30).
- Parenting matters and support.
- Emotional support.
- Saturday morning breakfast club (every other Saturday 10.00-12.00 in the Woodlands building).
- Training courses.
- Access to other services.
- Confidence building.
- Sports/leisure activities.
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 Dad’s Group Award
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In 2009, the Forest Children’s Centre Dad’s Group were awarded the The Forestry Commission Wales Woodland Award. Since being set up in 2007, the Dad’s Group has removed over seven tonnes of waste from wooded areas in the locality in order to act as role models for children. Click the award ceremony photo on the right to enlarge it.
Who is it for?
All dads, granddads, stepdads, uncles and male carers:
- Who are looking for help and support with any issues.
- Who want to give a head start to their child/children’s education.
- New dads and dads to be who need practical help and support about their new role.
There is also a social side...
- Have fun spending time with you child/children.
- Meet other dads and talk about everyday issues and share experiences.
Why are dads so important?
- Mounting research has shown the important role dads play in parenting.
- Involved dads can have a huge impact on a child’s wellbeing and development.
- Dad’s matter too... just ask their kids...
To find out more contact:
Geraint Hughes
Dads Officer
Forest Children’s Centre
Duffryn Infant School
Partridge Way
Newport
NP10 8WP
Mobile: 07912 391006
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 Contact us
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To contact us, please use any of the details below, or the contact form on our contact page here....
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Forest Children's Centre
Partridge Way
Duffryn
Newport
NP10 8WP
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01633 816774 (telephone only)
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01633 816762 (fax only)
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 Useful Links for Dad’s
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Dyn Project Wales
Support for men who experience domestic abuse in Wales regardless of age, race, religion or sexuality.
Helpline: 0808 801 0321
Website: www.dynproject.co.uk
Relate
Relate offer general relationship advice, as well as offering books, courses and counselling services.
Helpline: 0845 456 1310
(Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.00pm)
Email: enquiries@relate.org.uk
Website: www.relate.org.uk
Respect Phoneline
A helpline offering information and advice to people who are abusive towards their (ex) partners and want to get help.
Helpline: 0845 122 8609
Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk
Men's Advice Line
A confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner.
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
BBC Parenting
The BBC's parenting portal offers advice and info for mums and dads. Offers quizzes, articles, games and a message board.
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/parenting
Home Dad
Website aimed at Dads who are primary carers. Offers a lively forum and advice.
Website: homedad.org.uk/
Samaritans
Provides confidential advice and support for anyone in emotional distress.
Helpline: 08457 909 090
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
NHS Direct
Offers advice on illness, medical issues and local health services.
Helpline: 0845 46 47
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
One Parent Families
Provide a helpline with free information for lone parent families, with advice on benefits, tax, legal rights, family law, contact issues, CSA and returning to work.
Phone: 0800 018 5026
(Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm)
Website: www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is the national charity working with single parent families. Formed following a merger of the National Council for One Parent families and Gingerbread, they now provide increased support and a stronger campaigning voice for single parents and their families.
Phone: 0800 018 4318
Email: advice@gingerbread.org.uk
Website: www.gingerbread.org.uk
Families Need Fathers
A charity providing information and support for separated parents.
Helpline: 0870 760 7496
(Monday - Friday, 6pm - 10pm)
Email: fnf@fnf.org.uk
Website: www.fnf.org.uk
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