OnlyDads operates with two core beliefs that influence and guide us in all the work we do:

A committment to putting children first.  We are not a "Father's Rights" based organisation. We are different from other fathers' groups in that we do not actively campaign on issues such as the presumption of shared residency orders. Rather we work to support and encourage lone fathers (often in difficult circumstances) to put the welfare of their children before everything else.

A belief that our organisation should constantly evolve in response to the changing nature of today's family structures. We are an open organisation and welcome all suggestions for improving the work we do.

What we want to achieve in 2010 and 2011

• To continue to bring our websites (with on-going consultation) to the attention of as many single and seperating parents as possible.
• To continue to provide the highest quality signposting service to single and seperating parents.
• To continue to develop partnerships with other agencies and individuals who share our core beliefs.
• To constructively challenge government on future policy to ensure a fairer deal for lone parents and thier children.
• To continue to engage in the debate around current family law practice.

How?

• Develop regional signposting pages
• Engage in further constructive debates around families and children with other organisations working in a similar field
• Develop working relationships with Sure Start Children Centre's and Lone Parent Advisors (Job Centre Plus)
• Develop a more coherent and effective response to crisis calls - we will be working closely with Ugli Mediation to enhance our work in this area.
• Continue the development of our Panel of Experts

As an organisation we are keen to promote the work of charities and individuals who are engaged in good work; www.savethechildren.org.uk/mummybloggers is an exciting project that gets our whole-hearted support. Take a look...!