Families Need Fathers because both parents matter

Families Need Fathers – because both parents matter is UK's biggest shared parenting charity.

Parental divorce or separation should not mean that children lose the love and care of one of their parents.

Families Need Fathers seeks to obtain, for the children, the best possible blend of both parents in the lives of children; enough for the children to realise that both parents are fully involved in their lives. Legally, parents should be of equal status.

Responsibilities and obligations, caring and financial, should be fairly shared between the parents.

Families Need Fathers is firstly a social care organisation,  helping parents whose children's relationship with them is under threat. We offer information, advice and support services for  parents on how to do the best for their children. We are the only organisation that provides these services on a national basis.

Our Helpline is available from 9am - 10pm Monday - Friday and from 10am - 3pm at weekends.