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Being a dad today means more than just being a good provider. A
dad has an important role in the mental, emotional, and social growth of
his children. Dads who support, nurture and stay positively involved in
their children's lives can help a child feel better about themselves,
give them a better chance of succeeding academically, and help them
become better problem-solvers. Dads also feel better about themselves
when they have the tools, skills and supports necessary to be a
positively involved parent.
Most of the dads involved in the Rural Father Involvement
Initiative are divorced or
separated; they do not have custody of their children but do have
access. We meet in a group or if preferred we work one on one. After a
few meetings men usually feel comfortable discussing issues around
themselves and their children.
Areas covered in this program are: self esteem, children's feelings, working things out
with an ex-partner, fatherhood after separation, life challenges and
personal issues.
Sessions are based on the needs of the participants and we work together
until there is a sense of accomplishment for the fathers.
Fathering Tips!
Fathering Tip Sheet 11.2008
Fathering Tip Sheet
01.2010
Although more information has been available for dads in the past few
years, it can still be hard to find father-friendly resources that deal
with issues dads face. Listed below are some Canadian resources that can
help a dad in this role.
Father Involvement Initiative - Ontario Network (FII-ON): A Canadian
site aimed at supporting a general mobilization approach and concerted
action and is designed to be of assistance to local and provincial
organizations, which want to be pro-active around father involvement.
My Daddy Matters Because... This
Canadian site provides health care professionals, service providers and
fathers with a national index of father activities, resources, services
and programs that exist from coast-to-coast.
Dad's Today - Guys
raising kids have an incredible opportunity to influence future
generations. Whether you are a father, a step-father, an uncle, a
brother, or even a good friend, having a child to raise, love, protect,
and nurture is a challenging task.
Learn more about the father involvement initiative and other RRHC
programs and services that will help build a responsive community that
protects the rights of children, reduces child abuse and neglect and
strengthens families to nurture their children. Call our office at
519-482-8777 or 1-800-479-0716 and ask for Doug Ruhl.
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