Support for dads
and partners
Children don’t come with instructions and learning to be a parent can be very demanding. Dads are just as important in bringing them up and they have support needs of their own.
Parenting Programmes
Some you do at home, online. Some get you out and about, meeting people going through the same experience as you. Some are run by local parents.
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Services
Acacia Dads
Acacia Dads has information specially for new dads and partners. They know one in ten new dads struggle with their mental health during and after pregnancy.
Dads Unlimited
Dads Unlimited is a charity that supports the emotional safety of men and those they care about.
Pink Parents
Pink Parents offers advice on gay and lesbian parenting issues, same-sex adoption in the UK and talking with your children about your sexual orientation.
PANDAS Foundation
PANDAS Foundation offer hope, empathy and support for every parent or network affected by perinatal mental illness.
Tommy's
Tommy's has lots of information and advice for non-birthing parents on how pregnancy and birth may affect them and suggest ways that they can be involved.
DadPad
Developed with the NHS, the DadPad gives new dads and dads-to-be the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support themselves and their partner, so that babies get the best possible start in life.
Dad Matters
Dad Matters aims to help dads have successful relationships with their families and to support dads with anxiety, stress and mental health issues.
LGBT Mummies
LGBT Mummies support LGBT+ women and people globally on the path to motherhood or parenthood.
La Leche League
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organisation that supports everyone who wants to breastfeed or chestfeed in reaching their goals.
New Family Social
New Family Social are a UK charity, led by LGBTQ+ adopters and foster carers.
Mind
Mind offers information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, or asexual.
Barking & Dagenham Mental Health & Wellness Teams (MH&WTs)
The MH&WTs provide specialist mental health services for adults aged 18 and over with serious mental health problems.
