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Our Impact report: A dedicated summary of research and evidence on the impact of specialised parent-infant relationship teams. Executive Summary Full Report The impact of parent-infant relationship teams Introduction This is the first dedicated report to summarise the latest research about the impact of specialised parent-infant relationship teams. Evidence is critically important for growing the…
Read MoreThis week, the First 1001 Days Movement launched as an alliance of over 130 charities and professional bodies campaigning to improve babies’ emotional wellbeing and development. The first 1001 days, from pregnancy until a child’s second birthday, are an age of opportunity. There is clear, compelling evidence that this is a significant and influential phase…
Read MoreToday, the Parent-Infant Foundation called on all political parties in the UK to commit to transforming support for children and their families in the first 1001 days of life. A new briefing document, published today ahead of the December General Election, describes how the first 1001 days of life should be a priority for the…
Read MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation today launches a comprehensive toolkit to support local areas wanting to set up or further develop a specialised parent-infant relationship team. We have brought together practice experts, team managers, researchers, academics, commissioners and programme developers to share their learnings and create a web-based toolkit so that new teams can be set up…
Read MoreAs 2024 draws to a close, we can report another successful year, with some excellent results for the babies, families and professionals we aim to support. We saw an increase in the number of specialised parent-infant relationship teams and services across the UK. We also engaged more politicians than ever before, encouraging them to ‘speak…
Read MoreBy Tamora Langley, Head of Policy and Communications at the Parent-Infant Foundation After working with the First 1001 Days Steering Group to develop and launch the ‘Manifesto for Babies’ earlier this year, we have been waiting to see what the political parties would commit to in their manifestos. All have now been published, so what…
Read MoreInfant Mental Health Awareness Week 12th-18th June 2023 Find out more We support 45 specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK Find out about our support offer > Healthy brain development Every baby needs a stable start in life to develop physically and emotionally. Learn More Policy & campaigning We campaign for policy change so…
Read MoreThe Start for Life Review is a welcome government commitment to improve health and wellbeing in the First 1001 Days, from pregnancy to age two. It provides a solid evaluation of the services, workforce and leadership needed to improve outcomes during these formative years. As the document itself recognises, “The words on the page will not change what happens”, it…
Read MoreParent-Infant Foundation is very pleased to announce that we have received funds funding for three years from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. This funding will support us in all aspects of our mission to support the growth and quality of specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK. Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve our natural world,…
Read MoreOur vision is of a UK in which all parents and carers are supported to create sensitive, nurturing relationships with their babies to lay the foundation for lifelong mental and physical health. We support 51 specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK Find out about our support offer > Healthy brain development Every baby needs a…
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