When a parent is faced with loss of contact with their children they can become very desperate. It is often the case that they can no longer see a way forward. Many parents (usually fathers) who are denied contact may also decide that they have no choice but to walk away from their children as the barriers to seeing them are too high. These children consequently find themselves at great disadvantage, whether socially, educationally, financially or emotionally.

Where conflict is minimised and contact with both parents is maintained after separation, the outcomes for children are greatly improved. Father involvement is also known to place children at reduced risk and improve their social, emotional, and educational attainment as well as improve their relationships on a wider level. FNF therefore works with the parent without care, as well as the wider family to ensure that a child can maintain a relationship with both parents after separation.