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1 Introduction and Key Concepts Chapter contents What is this toolkit and who is it for? Navigating the Toolkit What are specialised parent-infant relationship teams? Characteristics of specialised parent-infant relationship teams Specialised teams are part of the parent-infant relationships ecosystem Why do we need specialised parent-infant relationship teams? The importance of a shared language from…
Read More1 Introduction and Key Concepts Chapter contents What is this toolkit and who is it for? Navigating the Toolkit What are specialised parent-infant relationship teams? Characteristics of specialised parent-infant relationship teams Specialised teams are part of the parent-infant relationships ecosystem Why do we need specialised parent-infant relationship teams? The importance of a shared language from…
Read More8 Managing Data and Measuring Outcomes Chapter contents The purpose of measuring outcomes Defining outputs, outcomes and impact Sourcing evidence about outcomes and impact An example of a system-level Theory of Change: the impacts of specialised parent-infant relationship teams on a local system An example of a clinical-level Theory of Change Gathering local data and…
Read MoreParent-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 Conference 2020: innovative and evidence-based practice to protect and promote the emotional wellbeing of all bumps, babies and toddlers On Wednesday 29th January, 2020, the Parent-Infant Foundation co-hosted the first Parent-Infant Conference with the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families at Kensington Town Hall in London. The sell-out event featured high-profile…
Read More2 The Case for Change: Why do we need specialised parent-infant relationship teams? Chapter contents Introduction The first 1001 days are a crucial time and what happens in this period influences lifelong health and wellbeing Relationships, especially the parent-infant relationship, are at the heart of healthy development Early adversity brings costs to individuals, society and…
Read More3 Funding and Commissioning a Specialised Parent-Infant Relationship Team Chapter contents The range of work that parent-infant teams do and the impact they create An example of a system-level Theory of Change: the impacts of specialised parent-infant relationship teams on a local system Commissioning for outcomes Commissioning arrangements Specialised parent-infant relationship teams support outcomes which…
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 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 MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation has today joined a coalition of expert charities in calling for the Government to ensure that health visiting is equipped to meet the challenge of the Coronavirus pandemic. Restrictions to the service and redeployment of health visitors have resulted in many families not receiving their entitled health visits. According to our own…
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