07 May, 2024
We are excited to announce that For Baby’s Sake, our groundbreaking programme aiming to break cycles of domestic abuse and give babies the best start in life, has been selected for evaluation by Foundations as part of their REACH strategy to improve outcomes for children experiencing domestic abuse at home.
Figures from Foundations show that, this year, more children could experience domestic abuse than start primary school in England and Wales. Foundations has launched REACH (Researching Effective Approaches for Children), a 5-year plan to transform domestic abuse services.
Foundations is funding and evaluating six promising programmes, including For Baby’s Sake, that support children affected by domestic abuse. Read more from the BBC here. These include prevention services, family-based work and therapeutic support. Earlier work from Foundations has shown that working with the whole family shows promise in protecting children.
"We are thrilled that Foundations has chosen to evaluate For Baby's Sake as part of their efforts to understand effective strategies in preventing domestic abuse and enhancing child outcomes. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to pioneering interventions that transform the lives of families. We have a unique opportunity to contribute our expertise, driving forward evidence-based practices and ultimately fostering safer, healthier family environments."
Lauren Seager-Smith
CEO of The For Baby's Sake Trust
"Parents want support to break cycles of domestic abuse and create safer, brighter futures for their babies and children. We are excited that Foundations is focusing on building evidence on what works. Through partnering with Foundations and our independent evaluator, RAND Europe, we aim to gain insights into the effectiveness of For Baby’s Sake, while playing a pivotal role in the national priority to tackle domestic abuse and nurture resilience, healing and hope.”
Amanda McIntyre
Deputy CEO of The For Baby's Sake Trust
Funding for the For Baby’s Sake evaluations includes funding via the Evaluation Accelerator Fund run by the Evaluation Task Force, a joint Cabinet Office-HM Treasury unit providing specialist support to ensure evidence and evaluation sits at the heart of spending decisions.
This investment from Foundations and the Evaluation Accelerator Fund is a significant milestone in our shared mission. We are committed to developing the evidence base for what works to prevent and respond to domestic abuse, supporting parents and babies to thrive.
1 in 5 children experience domestic abuse in their homes in the UK. This award marks a crucial step forward in our shared mission to address domestic abuse and create safer, healthier environments for families and children.
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