The Commissioners' Toolkit enables commissioners of parenting services and others in similar roles to find out about existing parenting support programmes that can be replicated for use in their area. Parenting programmes are defined as any formal intervention designed to support the parent/child relationship.
Time out for dads
A four-week course for fathers covering; what are dads for?; love and all that stuff; training and discipline; leadership in a tough world; and an optional session on step parenting.
Family man
Family man, a family relationships course for male prisoners, was developed in response to an increasing number of prisoners losing contact with their families and being unable to sustain a job or relationships.
Fathers inside
Fathers inside is a parenting course written to meet the very specific needs of male prisoners, many of whom have failed at school and experienced abusive relationships.
African Caribbean fatherhood programme
This programme is designed to offer an opportunity for African Caribbean fathers to reflect on their role and develop key parenting skills, in a culturally relevant and supportive environment.
Dads & lads
Dads & lads is a national initiative that encourages dads, father figures and male mentors to take part in shared activities with their children.
Lads as dads
Lads as dads comprises a flexible DVD resource pack which explores the role of a dad from the perspective of a variety of young people.