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Cambridge Dads

Cambridge Dads is a program for fathers, father figures, and male caregivers who live, work, play, or pray in Cambridge. The program strives to ensure dads are engaged, informed, and feel supported in their role as parents.

Through events, activities, workshops, and other initiatives, Cambridge Dads aims to change the culture of Cambridge’s social services network to be more father-inclusive.

Cambridge Dads works with fathers and father figures who have at least one child between the ages of birth to eight years.

A group of men wearing Cambridge Dads sweatshirts pose for a photograph. One of the men is carrying an infant.

Programming for Dads and Children

The program offers activities where dads can play with their children and connect with other dads, including:

  • Dads and Kids BBQ
  • Dads and Kids Cook
  • Dads and Kids at the Gym
  • Dads and Kids Game Night
  • Dads and Kids at the Park
  • Fatherhood Buzz

Programming for Dads Only

The program offers activities where dads can learn new skills and resources while connecting with other dads, including:

  • Text Campaign: receive a text once a week about fatherhood, events, and activities to do with your kids around the city of Cambridge.
  • Health and Wellness series: offers interactive workshops designed for dads, fathers, and male caregivers. Each session focuses on key areas of men’s well-being, including men’s health, exercise, nutrition, and cooking. Providing guidance and hands-on learning to support a healthier lifestyle.   

  • Dads ONLY Basketball: a meet up for dads to build social connections and practice self-care. 

  • Discussion groups: a discussion group that meets to talk about topics related to fatherhood. 

  • Nurturing Fathers Program: an evidence based, 14-week series designed to help fathers gain parenting and nurturing skills. It provides effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.   

Cambridge Dads is offered in partnership by the Center for Families and the Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative.

 

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