The scheme, 'Who's a Daddy', based in Bridgend, Wales, was begun by speech and language therapist Rebecca Jones. She said she was concerned that while mothers become informed through their involvement in health and education activities with their child, fathers are largely untargeted.
Mrs Jones said, 'Research shows that most fathers work more when children are born, to provide better financial stability. So, even if they are willing, dads often miss out and don't get an opportunity to become involved. That was what got me into making workplace visits, which did really well once they realised we weren't the Child Support Agency!'
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