Have you unexpectedly found out that you will be a father?  Then, this is an important time for you think about your next steps.  While at Birthline, you have the option of meeting separately with one of our male volunteers so you can talk things out. Birthline has a wealth of resources and information that specifically address your needs as a man.

A Fathers Legal Rights and Responsibilities

You'll need to know about the legal aspects of father’s rights and responsibilities.  Your mentor can also talk with you about the importance of being a "provider and protector" and the impact that your actions will have on your child.  

You might also want to know about:

• Establlishing paternity
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• How to support the baby's mother
• How to become an effective father
• The cost of raising a child
• How this pregnancy affects you and what you want out of life

Maybe you don't plan on staying in a relationship with the mother.  Maybe you didn't have a great relationship with your own dad, and you have some real concerns about becoming one.  Or you might be in the middle of school or work and just don't know what to do. 

Regardless of what you are thinking, the men of Birthline will be here for you.