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Fatherhood information and advice

Fatherhood, whether you're parenting your own children or those of a partner, can be one of the most rewarding experiences. However, it also comes with its share of challenges. At the council we are committed to building a community that supports you in being an active and caring dad.

Our goal is to help you feel confident and prepared as you take on this important role. We aim to support you in building a strong, loving relationship with the children you raise.

Whether you're new to fatherhood or have been a dad for a while, we've brought together lots of advice to make your journey easier.

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Activities

Cambridgeshire Child and Family Centres offer dad’s groups, activities, courses and workshops. Follow us on Facebook to find out more.

50 Things to Do | Cambridgeshire & Peterborough – 50 exciting, open-ended ideas for play for children aged 0-4

Cambridgeshire Libraries offer events and activities for children and families

Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) provides free holiday scheme places to eligible children

Parkrun, a free community event for the whole family

Child health and development

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Healthy Child Programme - Health Visiting and School Nursing Service

Emotional wellbeing for parents

NHS Children's Health

Cafcass advises the family courts about the welfare of children and what is in their best interests

Law Clinic - ARU - free legal advice

Parenting

Caring for your crying baby - ICON The latest advice and soothing techniques for a crying infant

DadPad Support Guide for New Dads

Parenting and Family Support | Family Lives

Fatherhood institute the importance of fathers

Gingerbread charity for separated parents

Homestart Cambridgeshire help and support

Parenting courses | Cambridgeshire County Council

Reducing Parental Conflict Programme | Cambridgeshire County Council

The Queer parenting support groups

The Queer birth website

Tips for everyday parenting

Fathers - Understanding the Vital Role That Fathers, & Father Figures, Play in Children’s Emotional Development | Association of Child Psychotherapists

How do I change a dirty nappy? | NHS

A guide to toileting

Period Education For Parents & Carers | Learn | Hey Girls

Wellbeing

Andy's Man Cave -it's ok to talk

Change Grow Live - drug and alcohol service Cambridgeshire 

How Are You Cambridge (HAY)? - activities to boost your wellbeing

Dads Matter Course | CPSL Mind

ManKind Initiative - Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

Men's Sheds Association

NHS Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression

Contact us

Something missing or need to ask us a question? Get in touch with your local Child and Family Centre:

Cambridge City Tel: 01223 728 118 Email: Childandfamilycentre.city@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 

East Cambridgeshire Tel: 01353 611 594 Email: Childandfamilycentre.east@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Fenland Tel: 01945 482 989 Email: Childandfamilycentre.fenland@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Huntingdonshire Tel: 01480 372 700 Email: Childandfamilycentre.hunts@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

South Cambridgeshire Tel: 01954 284672 Email: Childandfamilycentre.south@cambridgeshire.gov.uk