Single Fathers Support Group

[dennenboom]

Hi

I am just wondering if there are support groups that anyone is aware of? Mostly in KW area & vicinity?

Thanks.

[dinkyface]

Are you looking for parenting support, or support with legal/conflict issues? I'll ask my BF who attends both types in the GTA.

[standing on the sidelines]

have you tried an internet search? Or talking to social services to see if they know of any?

[dennenboom]

I have tried the internet, and the links for this area are dead. I talked to my counselor and she is looking into it as well. I guess I would be up for both types of groups. I know this is a good place, but I think a regular meeting might help me out.

[Dick Smith]

There is only one group in Ottawa.
You can see it at Ottawa Men's Center 613-797-3237 (797-DADS) Our primary goal is to stem the trend of suicide by men in divorce. Impartial attorney referrals, support group for men who are victims of false allegations, parental alienation and or gender bias. Email Ot
Several hundred nice guys.



Dick

Originally Posted by dennenboom

Hi

I am just wondering if there are support groups that anyone is aware of? Mostly in KW area & vicinity?

Thanks.

[Dick Smith]

Those links that you refer to as dead links, were dead 12 years ago and are still there today. It's a tragedy that no one has bothered to take them down.

Originally Posted by dennenboom

I have tried the internet, and the links for this area are dead. I talked to my counselor and she is looking into it as well. I guess I would be up for both types of groups. I know this is a good place, but I think a regular meeting might help me out.

[singledad99]

We tried to start a men's support group in East Toronto/Markham area but no one war serious to attend. The tragedy with men is that they are not united otherwise the atmosphere is very favourable for a change right now.

There is a lobby groups called Fathers Are Capable Too that meets in the west side of Toronto city. I attended only one meeting there and found it very useful. Check their website F.A.C.T. - Canada's Largest N.C. Parents' and Children's Rights Organisation to see their meetings schedule.

Another men's group is organized by a para-legal clerk in downtown Toronto. He offers free semi-legal advice meetings in Toronto and Hamilton. His website is www.fathers-resources.com. (But this is not support group) I would go to the meeting but not sign up with him or pay him any retainer as he is only there to rob helpless fathers who would cling on to anyone who gives them hope. (But his free advice is actually very good).

[selfrep]

I know how tough this can be and over the years I have attended one in Toronto which is very good. Divorced Dads: Learn Secrets, Custody, Access, Support Solutions. Dany also has an internet call in on Sundays or Mondays which can be very helpful.

[farooq]

You should see this group:
http://www.fathers-resources.com/DadCast/tabid/621/Default.aspx
You can participate online - hear webcasts and podcasts.


You can read this report to understand the problem better.
http://www.fira.ca/cms/documents/181/ChildCustody.Kruk.Fullpdf.pdf

Also recomended reading:
Brownstone: Tug of War
Tug of War | ECW Press


See Bill 4222 Equal Parenting
Canada – Equal parenting bill C-422 introduced this morning in Parliament by MP Maurice Vellacott Equal Parenting @ Ration Shed


11998 Study- For the Sake of Our Children
Canada's Special Joint Committee on Custody and Access - 1998 | MPs and Senators

[selfrep]

Thanks farooq, that is what I was trying to post. I also read that book and it is very good. I just thank god that I never went before that Judge as I have heard he is pretty tough.