Who do we mean by ‘dads male carers'?
The term Dad is used to refer to a large group of people in different circumstances – Lone dads, Grandads, step dads, male foster carers, young dads, older dads, in fact all male family members who have a regular involvement with a young child.

What matters to dads?
Enjoyable and fun activities for all the family, parent skills, child's health, healthy activities for dads, male carers and families, specific activities for dads, male carers and children, children's early education, employment training support and advice.

Examples of enjoyable activities for dads
There are many enjoyable activities to dads, male carers and families with young children at Sure Start Middlesbrough centres where everyone can join in.

Here are some examples of the groups and activities that focus on dads and male carers from different areas throughout Middlesbrough:

Dads & toddlers groups
Football fitness & sport sessions for dads, male carers, children & families
Positive parenting courses & support
Employment support advice & guidance
For more information and further details please contact Family Information Service, Middlesbrough on 01642 354200