Increasing father engagement among minoritised fathers through proactive service support and outreach: insights from a participatory pilot study

Laura Way; Anna Tarrant; Linzi Ladlow

Increasing father engagement among minoritised fathers through proactive service support and outreach: insights from a participatory pilot study

Laura Way, Anna Tarrant, Linzi Ladlow

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Abstract

Based on analyses of multi-perspective data generated from a small participatory and exploratory pilot study called Diverse Dads, this article considers how service engagement with minoritised fathers might be addressed in contexts of family and youth support. Semi-structured qualitative interviews and focus groups, complemented by a small survey, were conducted by beneficiaries and employees of a specialist charity supporting young fathers, with regional practitioners, service managers and minoritised fathers. These explored how and why services, which traditionally serve White, working-class communities, might be ‘hard(er) to access’ for minoritised fathers and how this might be addressed. In a context of considerable constraint for services, this article identifies how more accessible, inclusive support pathways and environments might be fostered. Key processes explored include how services can increase their accessibility, visibility, and appeal; become more proactive with outreach to fathers in diverse communities; and sustain father-inclusive support for all fathers.

Original language	English
Journal	Community, Work & Family
Publication status	Published - 17 Jan 2024

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https://doi.org/10.1080/13668803.2023.2299248

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