NSPCC services to protect children under one
Children aged under one year are an NSPCC priority.The NSPCC is working in partnerships with health services and adult social services to run four new programmes to help new parents cope with challenges of parenthood, develop secure relationships with their babies and care for them safely.
Pregnancy and infancy offer a unique opportunity to work effectively with families at risk in order to set good parenting patterns for the future and break the cycle of abuse and poor parenting.
These services will robustly evaluated and we will share what we learn. We will be commissioning further research and development work, so that evidence-based interventions can be delivered to more families across the UK.
The NSPCC services to protect children under one are:
A midwife-led universal hospital-based education programme for parents of all newborn babies.
A group-based parent education programme for vulnerable parents expecting their first child.
An intensive home visiting programme for vulnerable first time mothers under 25 and their babies.
An intensive parenting programme for parents receiving drug or alcohol treatment.
If you're worried about a baby, we're here 24/7 by phone and online. It's free and you don't have to say who you are.
We can provide learning resources and bespoke training courses to help those working with children, young people and families.
Our experts can help you develop, implement and monitor your child protection policies and safeguarding strategies.
Contact the NSPCC Information Service for information on NSPCC services, children under one or any child protection topic
Copyright © 2011 NSPCC - All rights reserved. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Weston House, 42
Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NH. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Registered charity number 216401. NSPCC, charity registered in Scotland, charity number SC037717.