This week, join our newest free webinar: Let's Talk About Domestic Abuse - Getting the Conversation Started We’re thrilled to be joined by our brand-new Ambassador, Richard Spencer. ▶️5 September, 11AM ▶️Free! ▶️Sign up: bit.ly/3SaQlrw

In a recent interview with Community Care, Professor Brid Featherstone highlights the very issues that drive our work at The For Baby’s Sake Trust: communitycare.co.uk/2024/08/28/res… As Brid notes, the 1980s saw a crucial recognition that domestic abuse was a serious child protection

Domestic abuse affects 1 in 5 children across the UK. Positive experiences throughout childhood help to build healthy brains, while experiencing childhood trauma & abuse can harm a child’s brain development. Join this The For Baby's Sake Trust webinar to learn more 👇

🍼👣 Put on your walking shoes and walk a mile a day with a special baby or child in your life this September. Every baby step counts towards building a better tomorrow. Learn more about #BabySteps here: bit.ly/3y7loO1

Early intervention spending on children’s social care has almost halved since 2010/11 amid spiralling numbers of children in care and funding cuts. New Pro Bono Economics report for the Children's Charities Coalition shows services have reached tipping point: buff.ly/3Xp1Dv3

Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. Economic abuse is an often-hidden form of domestic abuse through which an abuser controls a victim-survivor's money and the things that money can buy. To learn more about this form of abuse, visit the SEA website 💻

The new Pro Bono Economics report for the Children's Charities Coalition shows children's social care services have reached tipping point. As supporters of #ChildrenAtTheTable, we’re calling for more funding and investment to turn the tide: buff.ly/3Xp1Dv3

In November our #Training Team are hosting two #DomesticAbuse #Webinars: - Advanced Domestic Abuse - Safety Planning Masterclass For further details and to book⬇️ saferplaces.co.uk/training/webin…

"The current situation is unsustainable." Lynn Perry MBE, Barnardo’s Chief Executive, spoke about our new report on @BBCr4Today explaining why children's social care needs more investment. Listen to the full interview from 2:45: buff.ly/4e2JR6Z

We've been warning about tipping points for some time, this is one. More spent on children's residential care than on supporting children and families before crisis point. This is upside down economically and morally. Rachel Reeves Keir Starmer we need to turn this around.

📣 New report! Our latest analysis of local authority spending on children’s services shows spend on provision for vulnerable children is at a record high. probonoeconomics.com/struggling-aga… Barnardo’s NSPCC The Children's Society National Children's Bureau Action for Children

We are thrilled that Sami Rahman has joined our board! Sami is the Director of Data at Hypebeast, spearheading the global data strategy. As a new father, Sami's experiences have strengthened his belief in the importance of supportive environments for children and families.

What is coercive control? Coercive control is a systematic pattern of behaviour aimed at eroding a person's autonomy, freedom, and sense of self. Unlike physical abuse, it may leave no visible marks but is deeply damaging. 🔗Learn more here: bit.ly/3XcFezP

This year's Black Maternal Mental Health Week, coordinated and led by MMHA member The Motherhood Group, begins on 23rd September. Head to themotherhoodgroup.org/bmmhw24 to find out how you can get involved and show your support. #BMMHW24 #BMMHWUK

👶✨ Lace up your trainers and join our 13-mile walk. Gather your friends and family to donate and help us take strides towards a brighter future. Learn more about the Great Big Walk for Herts here: bit.ly/3y7loO1

Don’t miss our next free webinar, exploring the intersections of intergenerational trauma, domestic abuse, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). ▶️30 October, 3PM ▶️Join via Teams ▶️Free to attend! Book now: bit.ly/3X5a4dx

“I feel happier overall about myself as a parent.” We’re so proud of the incredible work that our For Baby’s Sake Therapeutic Practitioners do every day to support parents. Learn more here: forbabyssake.org.uk/for-parents/

It’s #RememberACharityWeek & there’s so much going on! From the launch of our Great Map of Willanthropy, to a brilliant new celebrity ambassador, amazing charities sharing their stories – & much more! Stay tuned... #RememberACharityWeek #Willanthropy #GiftsinWills

Does your behaviour hurt the people you love❓ Are they frightened of you❓ The Respect Phoneline is here for anyone concerned about their behaviour. Take the first step towards change and talk to one of our non-judgemental advisors. 📱 0808 8024040 🔗 respectphoneline.org.uk

At The For Baby’s Sake Trust, we are committed to breaking the cycle of #DomesticAbuse and supporting families to ensure babies grow up in safe, nurturing environments. A key part of this is understanding the factors that lead to children being taken into care, and the recent