Commissioning For Baby’s Sake

Commissioning For Baby’s Sake in Your Area

Empowering Families, Transforming Lives

For Baby’s Sake offers a unique and impactful programme designed to break the cycle of domestic abuse and support the well-being of babies and families. We currently deliver For Baby’s Sake in London, the South East of England, the North East of England and Blackpool.  

In 2017, the UK government published a report on the multi-agency response to domestic abuse, highlighting that domestic abuse is a widespread public health issue that needs a long-term strategy to reduce its prevalence.

The report found that responses are often reactive rather than preventative and that keeping children safe over time takes long-term solutions. It also emphasised the importance of focusing on those using abusive behaviour and improving information-sharing between agencies.

At The For Baby’s Sake Trust, our work aligns with these findings by providing holistic, trauma-informed support to families. We focus on both prevention and recovery, helping parents break the cycle of abuse and ensuring the long-term safety and well-being of their babies.

By commissioning For Baby’s Sake in your area, you are demonstrating your commitment to reducing the impact of domestic abuse on babies and children. We will work with you to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach that addresses the needs of families from pregnancy through to the early years of a child’s life.

What For Baby’s Sake Delivers

For Baby’s Sake works with separately with co-parents to create a nurturing environment where babies can thrive. The programme addresses the root causes of domestic abuse and provides tailored support for each family member.

Our programme combines evidence-based practices with innovative approaches to deliver effective interventions. We focus on enhancing parent-infant relationships, improving mental health, and ensuring the safety and development of the baby.

We work closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, social workers, police, the housing sector, and more to ensure a seamless integration of services. This collaborative approach ensures that families receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique circumstances. 

Commissioning For Baby’s Sake includes training for local professionals, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver the programme effectively. This investment in professional development ensures sustainability and long-term impact.

Benefits for Your Local Area

For Baby’s Sake aims to break the cycle of domestic abuse and safeguard adults and children. Our whole-family approach has been shown to reduce incidents of abuse and create safer home environments, leading to reductions in children’s level of need. 

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel calls for child safeguarding responses to domestic abuse to be:  whole-family, trauma-informed, domestic abuse informed and intersectional.  These core principles are enshrined in For Baby’s Sake.  By embedding these core principles in our programme, we contribute to the reduction of children’s level of need in local areas. 
 
We work with high levels of safeguarding need. 88% of the 100 babies we supported during the last financial year, who had reached age 1 by year-end, had received children’s social care support at some stage antenatally and/or postnatally. Only 29% of these 100 babies still had children’s social care involvement when exiting For Baby’s Sake or by year-end for families still on the programme.

By addressing mental health issues, enhancing parental skills, and fostering positive relationships, the programme significantly improves the overall wellbeing of families. This leads to healthier, happier communities.

The programme’s focus on early intervention ensures that babies have the best start in life. Improved attachment, reduced exposure to conflict, and enhanced developmental outcomes are just some of the benefits observed.

Investing in For Baby’s Sake can lead to long-term cost savings for local authorities. By reducing the need for more intensive and costly interventions later, the programme offers a cost-effective solution for supporting vulnerable families.

How to Commission For Baby’s Sake

Contact us to arrange an initial consultation. We will discuss the specific needs of your local area and explore how For Baby’s Sake can be tailored to meet those needs.

We will discuss with you how the programme can be integrated into your local offer, including funding arrangements and timelines.

Our team will be on hand to ensure a smooth and effective roll-out.

We offer ongoing support and will work with you to ensure robust impact measurements are in place. Regular reviews and updates will help to maintain high standards and adapt to any changing needs.

Contact us

To learn more about commissioning For Baby’s Sake in your area, please contact us:

Email: welcome @forbabyssake.org.uk
Phone: 01438 873420

Make a difference. Book your training.

Our training brings practical tools and a trauma-informed approach to help professionals put babies at the heart of their response to domestic abuse. 

A smiling dad holds a happy baby in the crook of his arm; the baby laughs in a yellow cardigan