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Caring Dads Program

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Helping Fathers Value their Children

Caring Dads is a specialized program for men who have used abusive behaviours with their families in the past and who now want to improve their relationships.

Fathers must have legal access and visitation with their children before participation in this program. If you have outstanding domestic violence charges or child custody issues before the court, please contact the program coordinator to see if you are eligible to enrol: (289) 707-1568.

There is a fee for this program that is geared to income. Currently Caring Dads is available in an online format.

Caring Dads will help fathers to improve their relationship with their children and to develop parenting skills. A child-centered approach to fathering is encouraged as fathers are helped:

  • To recognize and prioritize their children’s needs when possible
  • To understand to impact of their behaviour on their kids and partner
  • To take responsibility for their use of abusive behaviour
  • To engage with their children in an empathetic and nurturing way

There is an outreach component to the children’s Moms with the goal of increasing the safety of Moms and children.

This program works closely with Halton Children’s Aid, Probation and Parole, and the Court. Some fathers will be required to attend this program by one of these organizations. Referrals are accepted from all of Halton Region.

If you are not being formally mandated to attend Caring Dads but would like to voluntarily participate, please do not complete these forms but instead, first contact the program coordinator directly to check your eligibility: (289) 707-1568.

To view or download the Caring Dads brochure, please click here.

Caring Dads Program

PROGRAM REGISTRATION FOR CARING DADS

Thank you for your interest in this program. In order to streamline our intake process, we request that you provide registration information and agree to our confidentiality policies and terms of service prior to completing the final steps of intake with our Caring Dads coordinator.

After registration through our website, you will be contacted by our Coordinator to answer any questions and complete the process. You can withdraw your interest or consent at any time. Sliding scale fees apply to this program.

Registration for the Caring Dads group program

Please fill out all 3 forms in order to be contacted.