Age: 32
Role: Fathers' engagement worker
Qualifications: NVQ 3 Working with Children and Young People My role is varied and involves working in both the children's centre and the community. Foxhollies Children's Centre is based in Acocks Green, Birmingham, and run by Barnardo's children's charity, with funding from the local authority. I work closely with other professionals to offer advice, support and information to fathers and male carers on a range of issues. The main part of my role is to encourage active involvement in their children's care. I also co-facilitate baby signing workshops for new and expectant parents and am involved in developing a group for parents of children with additional needs.
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