Support for Young Fathers/Non-birthing People in County Durham During the Perinatal Period

As part of the Family Hubs Programme, this service will provide support to approximately 40 young fathers/non-birthing people per year in a way that meets their needs. Young fathers/non-birthing people aged between 16 and 25. The service will deliver specialist peer support during the perinatal period with a mental wellbeing focus through the Family Hubs programme to young fathers/non-birthing people in County Durham who are identified as vulnerable to achieve the following: • Enhance parenting practice and improve relationships. • A greater sense of self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem. • Building self-reliance and resilience. • Reduce social isolation, build effective peer support networks and a greater sense of belonging. • Acquire new knowledge and skills relevant to future employability and career progression. • Be empowered to voice their needs and wishes and be involved in important decisions that affect their future and the lives of their children. • Identify and overcome barriers. • Campaign effectively to improve service provision and practice. • Challenge negative perceptions of young men and boys in wider society. • Identify and access wider help from other services and professionals. • Instil a passion for life-long learning by reconnecting young men with education. • 'Lead from the front' and direct the charities work and vision.