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Parent-Infant teams support and strengthen relationships between babies and their carers What are specialised parent-infant relationship teams? Specialised parent-infant relationship teams are multi-disciplinary teams with expertise in supporting and strengthening the important relationships between babies and their parents or carers. Teams work with babies and their primary caregivers, including parents, foster carers, grandparents or others…
Read MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation is delighted to announce it has been awarded more than £1 million from the National Lottery Community Fund to create a new National Parent-Infant Relationship (PAIR) Framework. Babies depend on sensitive, responsive relationships to grow and develop healthily. But many do not get the nurturing care they need1. Parent-infant teams and services support…
Read MoreTamora Langley, Head of Policy and Communications at the Parent-Infant Foundation shares her thoughts on the 2023 Spring Statement. “The First 1001 Days Movement campaigns for policy changes to improve outcomes for babies and toddlers. So this week’s announcement by the Chancellor of up to 30 hours of free childcare for under-twos was big news…
Read MoreA new resource just launched by The Parent-Infant Foundation and Newcastle University, which aims to address a huge gap in support services for parents and babies across the UK, has been welcomed by the Rt Hon. Dame Andrea Leadsom DBE MP. The ‘Parent-Infant Relationships (PAIR) Services Commissioning Toolkit’, developed by the Parent-Infant Foundation and Newcastle…
Read MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation is pleased to be ending 2022 on a high, with the knowledge that even more babies are being supported by specialised parent-infant relationship teams. The Foundation’s mission is to support the growth and quality of specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK to give babies the best possible start to life, and…
Read MoreWe welcome today’s Care Review, which sets out an ambitious vision for our most vulnerable babies, children and young people. This is one of a number of reviews, including Dame Andrea Leadsom’s Start for Life Review, to recognise the huge importance of relationships. Secure, nurturing relationships between babies and their parents are a fundamental building…
Read MoreWe are a small team with an expert advisory group and a strong board of trustees Staff Keith Reed CEO Bio Keith brings a vast amount of experience and expertise in helping families, including spending over a decade as CEO at leading multiple birth family charity, Twins Trust. Keith has also previously worked in public affairs…
Read More1001 Days Manifesto Speak up for babies Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members Members The First 1001 Days Movement is an alliance of charities, parliamentarians, academics, and practitioners with a shared passion for babies’ emotional wellbeing. The following organisations have signed up to the First 1001 Days Movement. To get…
Read MoreOur Pathway Template is a flexible tool to help local areas to create and present a parent-infant relationships care pathway The Pathway Template PAIR Pathway Template (PDF version) A preview of the template. Download PAIR Pathway Template (MS Word version) Use this template along with the accompanying guidance document below. Download Pathway Guidance Information on…
Read MoreDeveloping pathways to map out the system of parent-infant support is a crucial part of service development and will help to ensure a coherent and joined-up approach between services for babies and their families. Pathways are also a central component of a parent-infant relationship strategy. This session is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges…
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