Salford

Dad Matters in Salford exists to support dads to have the best possible relationship with their children. We work closely with other professionals within Salford, Greater Manchester and nationally to better support dads in the first 1001 days of their parenting journey.

We offer Outreach services/drop-ins at maternity centres, and community venues, Provide 1:1 peer support to dads, Signpost and support dads to access services and information to help make sense of being a dad and supporting dads with anxiety, stress and mental health awareness

Ways we are supporting dads

Scan Clinic OutreachIngleside Birthing Centre

Join us every Wednesday morning at Ingleside Scan Clinic. If you are having a scan or just need someone to talk to, why not pop along 9-12 each Wednesday to talk to our Coordinator or volunteer.

Walk and TalkVarious Locations across Salford. Usually in one of the many country parks we have on our doorstep

Keep an eye on our social media to keep up to date with the up-coming walk and talks. These are a great way to talk to other dads, share some quality time with your children and have some peer to peer support from our coordinators and volunteers, or just talk about the football or rugby.

1-2-1 supportVarious Locations

We aim to help dads have successful relationships with their families, and to support dads with anxiety, stress and mental health issues.

We hope to get dads engaged with services that have traditionally been targeted at mums, and to train & support volunteer dads to work with us.

We work directly with services that support Dads, families and especially babies to increase engagement and knowledge across the sector.

We want to make sure dads know how important they are, how to access support when they need it and why it’s essential for baby’s development.

Meet the team

JonathanSalford Coordiantor

Hi, I’m Jonathan and I am proud to be the coordinator for Salford. Having used the Dad Matters support during the first lockdown of the covid-19 pandemic, I came onboard with the team in June 2022. I have 2 boys, 1 stepson and another on the way. I am passionate about dads being given every opportunity to have the best possible relationship with their children.

Joining our team

If your a dad who’s had experience with Dad Matters in the past and would like to help other dads, who are in a current situation you have been, then we would love to hear from you, your help and input can be invaluable. Even if you haven’t had experience with us in the past, then don’t let this put you off, as with any volunteers , we offer training and help is at hand every day.

Further information on volunteering and sign up use contact form at the bottom of the page

Home-Start Trafford, Salford and Wigan

Dad Matters in Salford is part of Home-Start Trafford, Salford and Wigan. At the heart of our charity is the belief that parents have a key role in creating a secure and happy environment for their children. Sometimes parents need a bit of help, which is where Home-Start comes in. Our families are regularly visited in their own homes by our trained volunteers; all have had experience of parenting and appreciate how hard it can be. Home-Start Trafford, Salford, Wigan (HSTSW) work closely with existing family services in the Borough of Trafford, Wigan and Leigh and the City of Salford.

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