LEWISTON — Advocates for Children will hold a Nurturing Fathers Program beginning on Thursday, Feb. 10. It will be held at the Toy Library, 134 College St. The 13-session workshop will be held from 4:45 to 7:15 p.m., with a light dinner provided. The program is free and is designed for any father or “expecting” dad. To register, call Kim Desso at 783-3990, ext. 224, by Feb. 4.

The program is open to any father who wishes to explore attitudes and skills relevant to male nurturance. A “nurturing father” is defined by the program as “a man who actively provides guidance, love and support to enhance the development and growth of children for whom he cares.”

Concepts that will be included in program will include the history of fathering, nurturing oneself and others, barriers to being a nurturing father, discipline strategies, nurturing sons and daughters, and developing teamwork and nurturing practices with your partner.