Supporting paternal caregiving in the UK
The Fatherhood Institute is a UK charity working to build a society that values, prepares, and supports men as involved fathers and caregivers.
Evidence shows that involved fatherhood has unique and significant impacts on children, mothers, and fathers themselves; improves children's wellbeing and outcomes; and helps progress towards gender equality at home and in the workplace.
Our work focuses on research, policy, and practice. We publish research reviews, take part in new studies and test promising family interventions; advocate for policy change; produce practice resources; and train practitioners in perinatal, early years, education, and social care services.
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We want all UK fathers to have the right to an NHS health-check, covering key issues that can impact their own ability to be a great dad
Help us improve the health support fathers receive
We want all fathers to have the right to six weeks' well-paid leave in their baby's first year, as a minimum
Join our campaign for a better paternity offer for Britain's fathers
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