Supporting Young Fathers: Examples of Promising Practice

Supporting Young Fathers – Examples of Promising Practice

12th December 2006, 10am – 4pm

A familiar cry of those working with young fathers is 'how can we find out what is going on in other parts of the country, and what works best?' Although support for young fathers is patchy, the signs are positive as evidence of promising work continues to emerge. This conference will showcase what is currently happening in relation to work with young fathers.

The Trust for the Study of Adolescence (TSA), supported by the Teenage Pregnancy Unit (TPU), has drawn together examples of current work into a new publication Supporting Young Fathers: Examples of Promising Practice.

Projects featured in the book will make presentations at this conference and the book will be launched at this event. All delegates will receive a free copy.

The conference will also provide a structured framework for networking with other delegates. It will interest all those involved in supporting young parents - fathers and mothers.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Recruiting and engaging young fathers
• Working with school-age fathers
• Reflecting on practice
• Working with Black and Minority Ethnic young fathers
• Developing integrated approaches
• Partnerships and networking
• Emerging themes and next steps

Delegates will have the choice of attending 2 of the following workshops:

• Recruiting and engaging young fathers
• Being strategic
• Thinking about your work
• Ways of working

Speakers and workshop contributors include:

• Alison Horrox, B2b+, Sunderland
• Kevin Lowe, TSA, Brighton
• John May and Jenny Midwinter, F.A.C.T, Leeds
• Roger Olley, Fathers Plus, Newcastle
• Mark Osborn, Great Yarmouth Young Men’s Project
• Nigel Sherriff, TSA, Brighton
• Teenage Pregnancy Support Service, Hull
• Upfront Teenage Pregnancy Team, Bradford
• Andy Wood, Mancroft Advice Project, Norwich

To book a place, please visit TSA's website at www.tsa.uk.com or see attached flyer