Kidz Need Dadz – Me Whai Pāpā Ngā Tamariki

Strengthening father-child relationships through support, education and fun.

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  DadzKare

  Weekly meetings to help support fathers with the day to day challenges of parenting. 

  We have specific understanding  of:

  Parenting Courses
  Mediation – Shared Care
  Surviving Separation

  Weekly Peer Support meetings

  Christchurch Community House, 213 Lichfield Street, Christchurch CBD 
  Tuesdays 7.00pm to 8.30pm

  Weekly Online Support Meetings Nationwide

  Zoom platform every Thursday 7.30pm to 9.00pm contact our Christchurch Team for more information. 

  One on one appointments at our Christchurch Office 
  DadzKare one on one sessions available by appointment
  Email enquiries to Christchurch Team  

  Email enquiries to Christchurch Team    
  Phone: 027 228 8610

 

Children need two loving and supportive parents whether the family all lives under the same roof or not.

Kidz Need Dadz' mission is to help New Zealand men be the best fathers they can be. Through education and support we help dads to play an active part in their children's lives. As well as supporting fathers, we educate the broader community about the need for dads to be involved with their children.

We can help with parenting, relationship separation, assistance with legal guidance and mentoring, information on health and wellbeing services for men, and events for dads (and families) to meet up.

Join us at our National Thursday Night Zoom Support Group 

Our DadzKare Support Team facilitate a National Zoom Support Group every Thursday night at 7.30pm - join us by clicking this link

Why Dads? - Info for New Dads

The Why Dads? booklet is for new or expecting Dads and anyone who works with new families.

This includes ante-natal course providers, midwives and Plunket/Wellchild, PND/MMH Groups and services. Why Dads? has been re-launched for 2022 and made available in print.

We can provide A5 booklets free of charge. Contact us if you would like to order some for your friends, organisation, programme or playgroup.

Kidz Need Dadz Correspondence Courses

Our team understand the challenges that parents face. Kidz Need Dadz courses will support parents from all backgrounds become engaged, confident, connected parents.
The courses are delivered by post or email, module by module so clients can manage at their own pace. We will provide feedback and encouragement as you progress through the programme. On completion we will provide you with a Certificate confirming your accomplishment. 

Discovering Fatherhood
A comprehensive 10-module course including: baby brain, early development, safety with toddlers, emotional development and navigating teenagers, plus understanding our own parenting style. This provides great information, tips and strategies for parents.   Contact us to register for this course.

Anger Management
A comprehensive 8 module course to support clients with strategies and practical advice on regulating emotions, building and maintaining relationships, and managing anger appropriately. The course explores situations that can trigger emotional responses, and provides coping strategies to manage stressful situations.   Contact us to register for this course.