A father’s point of view:

“I didn’t know my daughter was on a child protection plan……I found out when she told me she had a social worker…..I wanted to talk to someone but I don’t think that was part of the service I was being offered…..I wanted to be treated as an equal parent.”

What fathers say works for them:

  • Tell me right away if there are worries about my children

  • Don’t assume I don’t care

  • Find out why I’m not involved in my child’s life, there are two sides to every story

  • I want to be as involved as their mother

  • I want you to be honest

  • I want to know what might happen

Impact of MI on fathers:

  • Greater engagement in services and acceptance of help and support

  • Improved family relationships and family strengths

  • Strengths are recognised and confidence is built

  • Children remain safely in their care

  • Longer term positive outcomes for the whole family

  • Greater chance of sustained change and generational cycles can be broken