Caring Dads

December 7, 2017

Some men have attitudes and behaviours towards their partners and family members which have a detrimental impact on their families and children. Caring Dads is a group program for men who want to improve their parenting and be better fathers.

Over 17 weeks, participants will:

Develop awareness of controlling or harmful attitudes and behaviours
Learn how different parenting choices can positively or negatively affect children’s physical, emotional, psychological, social and educational development
Develop positive strategies and skills to improve family life
Learn how to cope better with upsetting emotions
Develop strategies and skills to repair and strengthen their relationships with their children.

Please click here for the flyer.

For more information contact:

Central Coast Family Centre
P: (02) 4356 2600
E: ccfc@catholiccaredbb.org.au

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