foddersin
DoppleMe

Hi,

I am new here at One Space.

Found the site when looking for support for dads in my local area, only to come across very little.

I am a proud single father of 2 boys, aged 6 and 3, both in nursery and school.

 

Posted on: September 23, 2012 - 10:25am
hazeleyes
DoppleMe

Hi fodderskin. Welcome along. It's a great site, so pleased that you've found One Space. There is certainly lots of support, advice and laughter too.

How long have you been a single dad? How are the boys doing? Look forward to 'chatting'.

Posted on: September 23, 2012 - 12:17pm

foddersin
DoppleMe

Hi,

Been a single dad since the begining of the year. The kids are fine, the 6 year old is busy watching F1 and the youngest is playing with Chugington.

Split with the ex at the begining of the year, but at the end of July the children were placed with me under a Child Protection Plan for neglect and cause their mother cannot keep them safe.

Will be doing some looking around the site in a few hours see what I can find out cause I am in need of some lengthy advice to say the least I would say.

Posted on: September 23, 2012 - 12:29pm

Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hello foddersin and welcome!

There is lots of support and information here, plus a panel of experts on various topics so hopefully we can help you Smile

Posted on: September 23, 2012 - 2:08pm

foddersin
DoppleMe

Hi Louise,

Thanks for the welcome.

I will probably be asking for advice from experts etc, generally about Child Benefits and Tax Credits, as well as other benefits that rely on CB like Income Support and Housing Benefit to cover the children.

Also, do you have any advice for when a dad, me feels discriminated against by Social Worker involved with the children, I have spoken to other duty workers who are extremely helpful, but the social worker with the case of my children is very unhelpful and making me feel like I'm being backed into a corner and my best and what I think is best for my children is never enough cause she doesn't like it.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Posted on: September 23, 2012 - 2:13pm

Anna
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hi foddersin and welcome from me too Smile Always good to have a single dad online!

You can email our Money Expert (click) about Benefits and Credits etc and you will get a confidential email back.

I don't think it is unusual to feel as you do towards your Social Worker. You may be interested in the Family Rights Group, that give lots of support for people in your position.

What is your social worker wanting from you that you aren't happy about? 

Posted on: September 24, 2012 - 9:13am

mark66

Hello

I am new here as well and a single dad, are you able to offer me any support as well please?

Thanks Mark

Posted on: September 26, 2012 - 3:47am

Louise
Parenting specialist DoppleMe

Hi Mark66  just said hello to you on the other thread and suggested some things for you to have a look at Smile

Posted on: September 26, 2012 - 7:49am

mark66

Sorry, unable to fnd where/what you wrote - is there a link to your reply?

Moderator: member has now located thread

Posted on: September 26, 2012 - 8:56am