PEPS for Dads Group

Dads are always welcome to join any PEPS Group. Many Dads participate in our evening Newborn Groups along with their wives or partners. Dads also join daytime groups such as our Baby Peppers Groups. But U.S. census data shows that the number of fathers who are the primary caregivers for their children is on the rise, and for the dads who choose to take the reins at home, there are very few places they can go for support and find other men doing the same thing. In response to the increasing number primary caregiver and stay at home dads in our area and based on feedback we have received from our parent community, PEPS is thrilled to announce a new PEPS Group for primary caregiver Dads!  Read on for more information.

The PEPS for Dads Group is a place where Dads meet, share and learn in volunteer-facilitated sessions. Each meeting includes time for sharing parenting highs and lows, followed by a group discussion on a topic related to the adventure of parenting. Meetings also include break time for informal socializing and connecting with other parents, and time for learning games and activities to play with the babies.

The PEPS for Dads Group is open to Dads who are primary caregivers with babies 0-12 months old when the group begins.

Cost

• $155 per family for an eleven-week program (spring, fall, or winter session)

Payment is due at time of registration.

Your payment can be refunded if you cancel at least three weeks before the group begins. If a group does not meet its minimum enrollment, as rarely happens, we will cancel it - in this case, you could either choose a different group to attend, or receive a full refund.

To apply for a scholarship: Fill out the registration form, then email our Program Coordinator, Cari Morales (carim@peps.org), before making payment so that your scholarship application can be reviewed and the scholarship amount applied.

Scholarships

PEPS is committed to serving every family who wishes to join our community. We happily provide scholarships, supported by our generous donors. Scholarships are income-based, and typically cover amounts equal to 25%-75% of tuition fees, with full scholarships in special situations. So, even if you don't think of yourself as "low income," if the regular fee is going to be a stretch for you financially, please apply for a scholarship.

PEPS for Dads Schedule

Please note: Due to the recent epidemic and continued concerns of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in Washington State, PEPS has implemented a policy requiring that all adults who attend PEPS Groups must be current on their Tdap booster. Getting vaccinated with Tdap at least two weeks before coming into close contact with an infant is especially important for families with and caregivers of new infants. All babies must be current on the DTaP vaccine once they are old enough for the first dose. Families who do not comply with this policy cannot participate in PEPS at this time.  If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Mary Power, PEPS Program Director: maryp@peps.org.