FNF Plymouth : Aims and Objectives

We aim to support the needs of local people and we do this by following Families Need Fathers Aims and Objectives.

What we believe

• Children have a right to a continuing loving relationship with both parents
• Children need to be protected from the harm of losing contact with one parent
• Both parents should be treated equally and shared parenting should be encouraged
• Each parent has a unique contribution to make to their children's development
• The Family Courts should be backed by a nationally funded mediation service
• Litigation is not the preferred route for resolving post separation children's matters

What we do

• We work to increase awareness of the problems of family breakdown
• We produce booklets, leaflets, a website and a regular newsletter
• We hold local self-help branch meetings throughout the UK
• We provide support to members through our internet forums
• We operate a national helpline
• We have a network of volunteer telephone contacts
• We run Parenting Support workshops
• We provide speakers and case studies for the press and media
• We participate in family policy forums and seminars
• We respond to government consultations
• We lobby Parliament and the legal profession
• We collate and promote relevant research information