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.
Useful links for support and advice for dads or dads to be
Activities
Cambridgeshire Child and Family Centres offer dad’s groups, activities, courses and workshops. Follow us on Facebook to find out more.
- Cambridge City Child and Family Centre Facebook
- East Cambridgeshire Child and Family Centre Facebook
- Fenland - March, Chatteris and Whittlesey Child and Family Centre Facebook
- Huntingdonshire Child and Family Centre Facebook
- South Cambridgeshire Child and Family Centre Facebook
- Wisbech Child and Family Centre Facebook
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
Domestic abuse
Men can experience domestic abuse. The most recent data suggests one in five men have experienced domestic abuse in their lifetime. Domestic abuse isn’t just physical violence. It includes emotional and controlling behaviours as well as economic and sexual abuse. The abusers may be current or ex intimate partners or family members.
Confidential support is available for men subjected to domestic abuse from the following organisations:
ManKind Initiative - Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity
You can also find information on the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence website www.cambsdasv.org.uk
Legal advice
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
Tips for everyday parenting
How do I change a dirty nappy? | NHS
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
Dads Matter Course | CPSL Mind
How Are You Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | H.A.Y. Home - a family of websites bringing together everything in the local community that boosts wellbeing, brought to you by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
ManKind Initiative - Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
NHS Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression
With you in grief this Father’s Day, and every day | The Lullaby Trust - support for bereaved dads
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
