What we do at DadsWork
We take great pride in what we do and we strive to make a difference:
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Promote Healthy Parenting emotionally, physically and practically
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Reduce isolation and increase socialisation
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Promote the inclusion of fathers in parenting to benefit their children
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Raise confidence, self-esteem and skills of being a dad
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Influence services to become more father friendly through giving dads a voice
At DadsWork SCIO, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of fathers and their children. Our programs are designed to strengthen family bonds and create lasting memories through various activities.
We currently offer the following services:
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Dads 2 Be East Lothian
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Dads and Male Care Givers Weekly Drop-in Support Group
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Counselling
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Community Gardening
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Family Outings
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Family Caravan Holidays
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Summer Activity Programme
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Go Mad With Dad
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1 to 1 Home Outreach Service
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Warm Space
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Men’s Shed
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Advice and Advocacy Support
The objects of our organisation:
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Provide a drop in facility where fathers and children can develop and play together and thereby build healthy relations
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Provide advice, support and practical help to fathers including making available information and resources
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Provide parenting classes and dads’ groups to develop positive fathering skills
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Carry out such activities as are charitable and which promote the benefits of healthy fathering
How we make a difference:
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Promote healthy parenting emotionally, physically and practically
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Reduce isolation and increase socialisation
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Promote the inclusion of fathers in parenting to benefit their children
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Raise confidence, self-esteem and skills of being a dad
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Influence services to become more father friendly through giving dads a voice