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.
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