Supporting single fathers, their children and families.
‘No child should be left out after divorce, separation or bereavement.’
‘I established Dads House to help single dads with the practicalities of raising their children alone. We remain true to that vision’
- William McGranaghan, Dads House Founder
Our Services
Family Law Clinic
Dads House holds a weekly Family Law clinic offering practical and free legal advice. A fully functional law practice, it is led by Simon Bruce, Senior Counsel at Farrer’s & Co. “One of the best family lawyers in the country” Chambers NHW 2020. This pro bono clinic has continued to run face-to-face appointments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Dads House clinic takes the approach that the best way to help is to see the client all the way through the process, not just a one-off consultation. Simon always holds practices with two students to provide unparalleled real life experience for those who are seeking to get involved in family law.
It’s ok to ask for help
Dads House has been offering life coaching for over 10 years. It is one of the programs that Dads House are hoping to restart post COVID-19 restrictions. This is aimed at those with level 1 depression and is orientated on listening and talking therapies.
Buddy Service
Dads House also runs a buddy service. This provides a one to one consultation to support fathers. Over the last 12 years Dads House has helped over 10,000 fathers.
“Through ‘Dads House’ you are bringing together dads to share their experiences and receive practical and emotional support. Drawing on your own experience, you are connecting single fathers across the country and having a profound impact on their lives and the lives of their families.”
— Rt Hon Theresa May MP
Food Bank
Now based at 22 Lillie Road, London SW6 1TS, nr West Brompton Tube Station, Dads House set up the Elephant and Castle food bank, advice and support centre in August 2019. The premises were provided at no charge by Delancey and enabled Dads House to run a food bank, drop-in centre, book club, guitar lessons, family law advice centre, life coaching, alcohol and drug testing. Dads House was initially supporting 50 families a week, but during the COVID-19 crisis this has risen to providing food and support for 800 families a week. The Elephant and castle food bank closed at the end of September 2020.
Clubs
The Breakfast Club has been going for 7 years. On Saturday mornings, fathers arrive with their children aged from under a year to 7 years old. Everyone is fed, allowing for any special dietary needs. The Breakfast Club provides a mutual support network for fathers to share their experiences and help others.
Cooking with Dads - Sometimes the responsibility of looking after your children as a single dad is overwhelming; Dads House has a fun YouTube channel showing simple dishes that Dads can prepare for their children.
We also run Monday night football,
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Since the formation of Dads House, William McGranaghan has provided a drug and alcohol testing service, which has continued throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The testing is available to all as part of Dads House mission to help families. This service has recently expanded to also include blood testing. The testing happens in a social setting giving fathers the opportunity to discuss their concerns and seek referral to the Law Clinic as needed. Many fathers need these testing services in order to resolve visiting and spousal arrangements.
Get involved
Our supporters are at the very heart of who we are and what we do. Honouring and building this relationship remains our priority.
Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our charity.
Around 95% of Dads House team are volunteers. All of our dedicated volunteers raise awareness, give advice and help in our foodbank, breakfast clubs and other Dads House activities.
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