dads Rock

 Improving outcomes for children - Inspiring Dads and Families

FAMILY SUPPORT

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WHOLE OF SCOTLAND

New Dads support. For those who would like support during pregnancy and when their baby is born.

Matching Dads/Dads-to-be from across volunteer befrienders.

Dad groups

EDINBURGH, GLASGOW & STEVENSTON

Dads meet other Dads/families, build confidence, and have fun.

We play, make friends, draw, read stories and have a great time.

child on wheely bug

Young Dads

EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW

Our Young Dads project provides 1:1 support for dads aged 30 or under. Our aim is to give young men the skills and confidence to enjoy fatherhood.

Workshops

EDINBURGH, GLASGOW AND ONLINE

Parenting workshops to support Dads and Mums.

Includes: Antenatal, Raising Children with Confidence, First Aid, Hairstyle and Sleep.

dads chat

Thomas demonstrating changing a nappy at the antenatal workshop

ONLINE

Join one of our WhatsApp Groups or Dads Chat for parenting hints/tips and support.

Edinburgh, Glasgow & North Ayrshire - Dads outwith these areas also welcome.

Two dads with buggies, walking and chatting

Music lessons

EDINBURGH

Weekly music lessons where young people and grown ups.

Families learn together and are part of our musical community.

Child playing drums

Dad Trips

EDINBURGH, GLASGOW & NORTH AYRSHIRE

Every month we go on a trip to discover something new and have lots of fun making memories together.

Support Us

HELP MORE FAMILIES

There are many ways you can help us to continue to provide our services for families across Scotland.

Our Greg playing games with the children on Father's Day

Our Aim

We provide support for Dads to increase their parenting skills and feel more confident about their role as a parent, which is beneficial to their children. Many Dads feel that existing parenting support systems focus on Mums only. We want Dads to be equal when it comes to raising children and we hope that society will accept the vital role Dads play. 89% of UK men will experience fatherhood. Children have better outcomes in life when all parents are actively involved in their upbringing.

We welcome ALL Dads/Male carers from families of all shapes and sizes, any nationality and including gay, trans and non-binary Dads at our groups and activities.

Read more: Aims.