Evidence driven Changemaking

We want all children to have the foundational relationships they need to develop and thrive. To make this happen, children and their families need effective support that we know makes a difference.

About us
Our Impact
Practice Guide

Parenting Through Adversity (11–18)

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Blog

Building the evidence on effective parenting support: Parenting Through Adversity (11–18)

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Publication

REACH: An update on our five year plan

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News

Foundations launches refreshed website to make evidence more accessible

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Evidence into Practice

A national programme supporting local authorities to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making to improve outcomes for children and families.

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Toolkit

Our toolkit brings together two powerful evidence resources to help ensure that national policy and local practice offer effective support to children and families.

Practice Guides
Guidebook

Latest News

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Press Release

December 18, 2025

Foundations responds to the new Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) Strategy

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News

December 17, 2025

Foundations launches refreshed website to make evidence more accessible

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Featured Publications

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Latest
  • Report

Supporting parenting

Parenting and whole-family interventions for families with multiple & complex needs with children & young people 11 to 19

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  • Report

Strengthening family networks

Family Group Conferencing at pre-proceedings stage

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  • Report

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs

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Supporting parenting

Interventions for parents experiencing multiple and complex needs

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Our priority Areas

Our work is primarily focused across four areas where we have the best opportunity and potential to make an impact in improving the lives of children and families.

Supporting parenting

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Strengthening family networks

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Relationships for care experienced children

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Domestic abuse

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Cost ratings:

Rated 1: Set up and delivery is low cost, equivalent to an estimated unit cost of less than £100.

Rated 2: Set up and delivery is medium-low cost, equivalent to an estimated unit cost of £100–£499.

Rated 3: Set up and delivery is medium cost, equivalent to an estimated unit cost of £500–£999.

Rated 4: Set up and delivery is medium-high cost, equivalent to an estimated unit cost of £1,000–£2,000.

Rating 5: Set up and delivery is high cost. Equivalent to an estimated unit cost of more than £2,000.

Set up and delivery cost is not applicable, not available, or has not been calculated.

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Child Outcomes:

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Evidence ratings:

Rated 2: Has preliminary evidence of improving a child outcome from a quantitative impact study, but there is not yet evidence of causal impact.

Rated 2+: Meets the level 2 rating and the best available evidence is based on a study which is more rigorous than a level 2 standard but does not meet the level 3 standard.

Rated 3: Has evidence of a short-term positive impact from at least one rigorous study.

Rated 3+: Meets the level 3 rating and has evidence from other studies with a comparison group at level 2 or higher.

Rated 4: Has evidence of a long-term positive impact through at least two rigorous studies.

Rated 4+: Meets the level 4 rating and has at least a third study contributing to the Level 4 rating, with at least one of the studies conducted independently of the intervention provider.

Rating has a *: The evidence base includes mixed findings i.e., studies suggesting positive impact alongside studies, which on balance, indicate no effect or negative impact.

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