The Fatherhood Initiative is dedicated to supporting children, families and communities by providing interactive parenting programs, resources, mentoring services and advocacy supports to fathers who often feel marginalized and unsupported. Our approach to supporting families is to educate, empower and inspire men from various walks of life to develop a lens of personal awareness, empathy, respect and care as engaged and involved fathers.
We encourage collective learning through resolute conversations and child-centred parenting supports that address the service gap many families face. We believe, with the right supports, men have the ability to challenge social norms around fathering as part of the growth of healthy children, the sustainability of the family unit, and the positive development of communities.
When we talk about involved fathers, what do we mean? Any kind of involvement, good or bad? Obviously not. We mean a father who knows and enjoys his kids, one who shares with his partner the work and the play of raising them, one who understands them well and can handle their daily routines. We mean a man who has his own direct, close relationship with his children.
Support available bettweem 9:00am – 7:00pm