Dads, Lads & Lasses

There is growing evidence that promoting the greater involvement of fathers' in the lives of their children, significantly enhances child development. BoltonWISE was commissioned by Bolton Council to provide a borough wide dads pilot project.

Working with Children's Services, the parenting Support Co-ordinator and local community groups, WISE has developed a broad social network for dads and their children.

Dads who might not usually accessservices have been encouraged to participate. Results so far have shown increased levels of confidence, self esteem and improved relationships. For some families it has provided a bright new perspective on what life has to offer!