Our first and second print-runs of this cutting edge, high-quality pack of materials for fathers – the perfect solution to your obligations, under a range of government policy initiatives and legislation* to provide specialist information to dads – sold out, with minimal advertising, in just 3 months each time.

Thanks to a new DCSF grant we’re now printing some more, which will be in our warehouse in the next few weeks. As many will leave it immediately – we have a pile of back orders to fulfil – we suggest you act quickly if you would like to pre-order some. This will be positively the last reprint of this resource.

What is the DAD Pack?

The DAD Pack is a smart, rectangular, cardboard container (slightly larger-than-A5 in size) which is full of stylish, colour illustrated cards and posters covering:
• DADMyths: Mythbusting facts and questions to challenge common mistaken beliefs about fatherhood.
• DADQuiz: What sort of Dad are you? A fun quiz
• DADmap: A2 poster road map to your child’s development from birth to 7.
• NewDAD: Essential information for every new father.
• GreatDAD: 10 key figures from the black community on being a dad.
• RightDAD: Your rights and responsibilities at work and at home.
• DADpraise: 100 ways to praise your child. A2 poster to put up at work or at home.
• SuperDAD: FIVE ways to save your child’s life.
• DADCash: How to sort out the money.
 
All DAD Pack orders are accompanied by Notes for Practitioners. The packs are designed in such a way that you can ‘brand’ them for your own organisation by adding your own sticker on the outside of the pack and placing your own, local information inside. A DAD card, produced by www.dad.info, the new information service for fathers, is included in every pack.

How can I see more?

Click here (then scroll down to RELATED DOCUMENTS at the bottom of the web-page) to see DAD Pack samples. N.B. These samples are NOT for reproduction. You will be in violation of copyright laws if you reproduce and distribute them.

How can I pre-order DAD Packs?

DAD Packs are sold in boxes of 20 packs: £69 + £9.50 P&P (UK) (overseas postage more expensive). Click here to download an order form, OR click here to buy from our website shop, OR telephone (0845 634 1328) or email us for an invoice to be sent to you.

(N.B. DAD Packs are not sold singly – a box of 20 is the minimum order).

*The Fatherhood Institute (in consultation with DCSF) has recently published ‘Developing Father-Inclusive Parenting Strategies’, a Guidance Note for Local Authorities and Children’s Trusts (2008), which summarises Government requirements contained in The Children’s Plan (2008) . . . Teenage Pregnancy Next Steps (2007) . . . Aiming High for Children: Supporting Families (HM Treasury/DfES, 2007) . . . Every Parent Matters (DfES, 2007) . . .the Children’s Centre Practice Guidance and Planning and Performance Management Guidance (including Phase 3, DCSF 2007 – note that here engaging with excluded dads is now a performance indicator) . . . the Parenting Support Guidance (DCSF, 2006). . . .the Gender Equality Duty (in the Equality Act 2006) . . .the Childcare Act (2006) . . . the National Service Framework for Children, Young People & Maternity Services (2004) . . and so on.