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The Parent-Infant Foundation reports on another successful year. Our annual report (covering financial year April 2022 – March 2023) shows that more babies are being supported, thanks to an increase in specialised parent-infant relationship teams. The report sets out our new strategy and aims, adopted in May 2023, and key achievements across the year. It…
Read MoreOur resources provide useful information for anyone keen to learn about parent-infant relationships We have a variety of reports and resources available on these pages to help connect parents with suitable organisations and to support professionals to further their understanding about parent-infant relationships and influence change in their area of work. Information for Parents Resources for…
Read More1001 Days Manifesto Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members Overview The First 1001 Days Movement is a group of organisations and professionals working together to campaign about the importance of the emotional wellbeing of babies. Our vision is that every baby has loving and nurturing relationships in a society that…
Read MoreWe are the only national charity proactively supporting the growth and quality of specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK Specialised parent-infant relationship teams work with families who are struggling to form a secure relationship with their baby. Parent-infant teams are multidisciplinary teams led by mental health professionals such as psychotherapists or psychologists, with expertise…
Read More1001 Days Manifesto Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members Infographics The Core Story This infographic sets out the core story of why relationships between parents and their babies in the first 1001 days are so crucially important. It was co-created by a wide range of professionals, coordinated by the Parent-Infant…
Read MoreOver 200 charities publish a ‘Manifesto for babies’ today, to address a five-year decline in toddler development. One in five two-year olds in England are now below expected levels of development. Charities warn failure to act now will create ‘a ticking time bomb’ that hits when children start school. Ahead of what is set to…
Read MoreSince 2022 Starcatchers has been working in partnership with researchers from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Queen Margaret University to explore an arts-based approach to participation with babies from birth to 3 years old. This work has been a response to the increasing conversation in Scotland around Children’s Rights in the lead up to…
Read MoreThis podcast will be of interest to anyone about to commission or set up a parent-infant relationship service. The Parent-Infant Foundation have been walking alongside the new Essex Together with Baby team throughout 2019-20 as they opened their doors and developed a highly regarded service. Hear about their development journey, adaptation during COVID and lessons…
Read MoreThis webinar will be of interest to anyone about to commission or set up a parent-infant relationship service. The Parent-Infant Foundation have been walking alongside the new Essex Together with Baby team throughout 2019-20 as they opened their doors and developed a highly regarded service. Hear about their development journey, adaptation during COVID and lessons…
Read MoreToday, 43 charities and professional bodies joined together to call on national and local decision makers to give urgent attention to the wellbeing of babies, toddlers and their parents during the COVID-19 crisis. The organisations issued a statement describing the huge risks faced by some babies and toddlers as a result of increased pressure on…
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