The latest news from the Foundation

Report estimates that supporting parent-infant relationships could deliver £900m benefit each year 

19 May 2025

A new report, written by Steve McKay and commissioned by the Parent-Infant Foundation is the first of its kind to show the potential economic value of supporting parent-infant relationships in the earliest years.   The research and report, ‘Maternal Attachment and Child Outcomes’, was completed using data from the mothers and babies that took part in…

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New Welsh Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy highlights parent-infant relationships

08 May 2025

Welsh Government have published a new 10-year strategy for mental health and wellbeing, along with a delivery plan for the next three years. The new strategy aims to join up and align health and social care services across Wales, and we welcome its recognition of the importance of early relationships between babies and their parents…

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Parent-Infant Foundation secures more than £1 million Lottery funding to create new Framework 

02 May 2025

The 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…

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