NEW BLOG ✍️ We spoke to a member of our Experts by Experience panel about her involvement in the selection of our new projects on #KinshipCare & her views on the impact this research could have for minoritised ethnic children & young people. Read now ➡️ foundations.org.uk/the-role-of-...

Event 🗓️ 📢 Calling all local authority leaders, multi-agency partnerships & sector colleagues to join us to find out more about how to embed & sustain evidence use to drive change for children & families 👨🏽‍👩‍👧‍👦🏼 foundations.org.uk/news-and-eve...

New project ✨ We have commissioned CASCADE (Cardiff Uni) in partnership with Families in Harmony to explore how #KinshipCare is experienced by children and young people with mixed heritage and/or placed with kinship carers of a different ethnicity. Find out more: foundations.org.uk/foundations-...

New project ✨ We've launched a qualitative study on #KinshipCare experiences of children and young people from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities. The research is led by @unilancashire.bsky.social, @worcesteruni.bsky.social & Swansea University. Find out more: foundations.org.uk/foundations-...

New research 📢 We're launching new projects to explore the experiences, needs & perspectives of minoritised ethnic children in #KinshipCare 💭 🤝 @cascaderesearch.bsky.social, Families in Harmony, @unilancashire.bsky.social, @worcesteruni.bsky.social & @swanseauni.bsky.social 🔗 shorturl.at/725eL

As the first month of 2026 draws to a close, we’re looking forward to an ambitious year of driving evidence-based change for children, young people & families. Sign up to our newsletter to stay in touch with our news, events and research in 2026 🌟 foundations.org.uk/newsletter/

NEW BLOG ✍️ Our Deputy Chief Exec @donnamolloy.bsky.social shares more about how our new evaluations, launched today, will help to fill critical evidence gaps and improve our understanding of how best to support #kinship families. Read here: foundations.org.uk/advancing-th...

Yesterday, our team spoke at the Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership Conference, sharing more about how our evidence can be used in practice 🗣️ Hosted by Evidence into Practice partner place Wokingham, we delivered a workshop to 90 people across 3 safeguarding partnerships.

NEW PROJECTS 📢 Despite the prevalence of #KinshipCare, there's limited evidence on how best to support kinship families. That's why we're launching pilot RCTs of two promising programmes 🌟 🤝 Kinship, @ntcouncilteam.bsky.social, @cei-global.bsky.social, @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social & @veriangroup.com

Join the team 💼 We're looking for a Finance Officer and an IT & Resources Officer to help ensure the smooth operation of our finances and systems and support the delivery of projects across the organisation. Closes: 23:59, Sunday 25 January Apply now ➡️ foundations.org.uk/about-us/who...

REMINDER 🔔 Our first webinar on strengthening local parenting support for parents of children and young people aged 11 to 18 is happening this Thursday 15 January 10:30–12:00 👇 Sign up here to book your spot: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1c9a7d...

Webinar 💻 Join the Foundations team behind the latest Parenting Practice Guide & speakers from bsky.app/profile/yout... to find out more about strengthening local #ParentingSupport for children & young people 11 to 18 years old. Sign up for 15 or 20 January here: foundations.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Our refreshed website is live! Explore #EvidenceIntoPractice and check out the map of our 9 Partner Places. Plus, learn about the Foundations Evidence Pie. Find out more: bit.ly/4qaOZLF

Today’s #VAWG strategy recognises no child should have their future determined by being a victim – and that addressing the needs of children affected by #DomesticAbuse is a national priority. Read our full statement 👉 foundations.org.uk/press-releas...

The evidence in the new #ParentingThroughAdversity (11-18) Practice Guide aligns strongly with @youthendowmentfund.org.uk's violence prevention mission – as highlighted by their research manager, Freya, who was a key member of the Advisory Group. Check out the guide here 👉 bit.ly/3XTNoOx

💬 Our Advisory Group brought a wealth of knowledge to the development of the #ParentingThroughAdversity (11-18) Practice Guide. Two members – Emma from @StockportMBC & Christine from @TelfordWrekin – reflect on the importance of transforming this evidence into practice 👇 bit.ly/3XTNoOx

ICYMI 🔔 Yesterday we published the latest Practice Guide, putting evidenced-based practice at the fingertips of local leaders to support parents in navigating the adolescent years 👇

Check out the Reflective Tool for actioning the latest #ParentingThroughAdversity (11–18) Practice Guide: bit.ly/3XRJBBj

NEW BLOG 🖋️ Our Head of Practice Development, @nimaljude.bsky.social reflects on her experience & why it's so important that local leaders have access to evidence on #ParentingSupport for families facing adversities, with pre-teens & teenagers: bit.ly/48xz0A8

▶️ The Key principles outlined in the #ParentingThroughAdversity (11-18) Practice Guide are drawn from quantitative and qualitative research, as well as common features of effective parenting interventions 👉 bit.ly/3XwQXK9

🔍 The #ParentingThroughAdversity (11-18) Practice Guide provides actionable, evidence-based recommendations for local leaders on effective support for parents of 11 to 18 year olds. Take a look here 💡https://bit.ly/3K6Tw2E #ParentingSupport

The new 📢 #ParentingThroughAdversity (11-18) Practice Guide for local leaders recommends evidence-based #ParentingSupport to strengthen families. 👉 foundations.org.uk/toolkit/prac...

NEW BLOG by Dep Chief Exec Donna Molloy📝Ahead of the publication of the latest parenting Practice Guide next week, we're at #NCASC25 spotlighting evidence-based #ParentingSupport & how to translate this into practice on the ground: foundations.org.uk/supporting-l...

Giving every child the best start in life must begin with ensuring they have the basics to thrive. That's why we welcome the Government's announcement that it will remove the two-child limit. Our Chief Executive responds to today's Budget: foundations.org.uk/press-releas...

It's day 1 here at #ncasc25! ✨ Come find us at Stand A24 to hear more about Practice Guides, the Foundations Guidebook, and Evidence Into Practice - our new national programme to strengthen evidence-based decision making in local areas 🤝

🗣️👇 Hear from our #REACHplan delivery partners @PACTFamily & @VictimSupport on our recently published pilot RCTs, and how these can help fill the evidence gap on support for children affected by #DomesticAbuse. BB4K ➡️ foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub... WeMatter ➡️ foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Our Chief Exec @jocasebourne on value of evidence-based support for children affected by #DomesticAbuse, ahead of #VAWG strategy: "a critical opportunity to make a difference to children & families at risk of or affected by domestic abuse" 👇https://buff.ly/VMi0D4s #REACHplan

CALL FOR PROPOSALS 📄 Systematic review synthesising evidence on interventions to improve #EducationalOutcomes for children & young people with a #SocialWorker. CLOSES: 12pm (noon) Friday 16 Jan 2026 Find out more: foundations.org.uk/opportunity/...

Our new REACH report reviews the latest evidence about how to prevent #DomesticAbuse and support child victims 🗣️⬇️ #REACHplan #VAWG Find out more: foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Foundations have just published two significant pieces of work aimed at strengthening the evidence base for children, young people and families experiencing domestic abuse: You can read the full update and reports here: lnkd.in/e6ZxT5tg

WATCH ▶️👇 Our new REACH report highlights 3 key lessons for domestic abuse evaluations to ensure they're ethical & work for services and victim-survivors #REACHplan #DomesticAbuse Find out more: foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub...

On #WorldChildrensDay, and ahead of the much-anticipated #VAWG strategy, our new evidence on supporting child victims of #DomesticAbuse marks a big step forward. Landmark #REACH trials mean we are now a step closer to finding what works for children experiencing #DomesticAbuse buff.ly/ehrugxi

Ahead of the Violence Against Women and Girls (#VAWG) strategy, Children & Families Minister Josh MacAlister has welcomed the latest evidence from our #REACHplan on what works to support child victims of #DomesticAbuse. Read the new report: foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub...

New‼️Findings of our pilot trial of WeMatter, a digital, group-based support service for children 8–17 yrs affected by #DomesticAbuse, developed by @victimsupport.bsky.social. Findings indicate meaningful benefits for children. Next: a full-scale trial: foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub...

New report 📃 our pioneering pilot of Bounce Back 4 Kids, a trauma-informed recovery programme for children & parents affected by #DomesticAbuse, delivered by @pactcharity.bsky.social. Findings indicate meaningful benefits for children. Next: full-scale trial: foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Today we’ve published new reports on what works to support children affected by #DomesticAbuse: ✔ Update on our 5-year #REACHplan to prevent domestic abuse ✔ Pilot RCT results for Bounce Back 4 Kids & WeMatter recovery programmes Early findings: foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub... #VAWG

Last week we announced the 9 local authority Partner Places we're working with to combine high quality evidence with local expertise & knowledge to ensure services meet the needs of children & families 🗣️⬇️ #EvidenceIntoPractice foundations.org.uk/nine-local-c...

We're going to #ncasc25! 📢 Visit our stand to find out more about how we can work with you to put #EvidenceIntoPractice in your local area, and check out the Foundations Toolkit 🌟 📍Stand A24

It’s an honour to be leading this work. I’m looking forward to joining local authorities across regions to exchange learning on how they’re embedding Practice Guides and Guidebook programmes, and bringing evidence-based system and service design to life in practice.

Finding what works is vital to improve outcomes for children. 💬 Martin Birch, Director of Children & Family Wellbeing at Cumberland Council & Foundations Trustee, on the 9 local authority Partner Places working with us to put #EvidenceIntoPractice 👇 Find out more: foundations.org.uk/nine-local-c...

Evidence-based decision making is shaped by knowledge of local populations, workforce & systems. As part of our Evidence into Practice offer we're working with 9 Partner Place local authorities of different sizes, geographies & Ofsted ratings 🗣️👇

ICYMI 🔔 Evidence is a key enabler in strengthening services to provide life-changing support for children & families 🌟 This week we announced the 9 Partner Places we will work with to embed evidence use in children's services: foundations.org.uk/press-releas...

Nimal Jude (@nimaljude.bsky.social), Head of Practice Development at Foundations, explains why we're working with 9 Partner Place local authorities across England to embed evidence at the heart of commissioning & delivery of children's services: www.themj.co.uk/local-counci...

BIG NEWS 📢 We've announced the 9 local authorities we're working with across England to drive transformation of children’s services through evidence use. foundations.org.uk/press-releas... Find out more 👇▶️

Join the team 🙌 We're looking for someone to lead Foundations’ grant-making & programme delivery functions. Closes: 11:59pm, 23 Nov 2025 Apply now: foundations.org.uk/about-us/joi...

Our feasibility study found that Restart shows promise in providing early support to families experiencing #DomesticAbuse. 💬 @cordisbright.bsky.social's Kathryn Lord & @drivepartnership.bsky.social's Kyla Kirkpatrick's reflect on the programme's potential. 📄 foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub...

NEW REPORT 📢 We've published a feasibility study of the Restart programme, which aims to improve responses to perpetrators of #DomesticAbuse in families known to CSC. ✍️ Conducted by @cordisbright.bsky.social 🤝 Delivered by @drivepartnership.bsky.social 📄 foundations.org.uk/our-work/pub...

WE'RE HIRING 💼 We're looking for people to join our Practice Development Team, working with local leaders to develop & deliver projects which increase the use of evidence in local services for children & families 🤝 Closes: 23:59, 9 November Apply now: foundations.org.uk/about-us/joi...

Call for implementation partners 📢 We're seeking proposals from partners to lead the development, delivery & evaluation of a 'common elements' approach for parenting support. Application deadline: 12pm (midday), Friday 5 Dec Find out more & apply 👉 foundations.org.uk/opportunity/...

This #KinshipCareWeek, we’re revisiting the Kinship Care Practice Guide, which translates evidence on what works into clear, actionable recommendations to improve how services for #KinshipFamilies are commissioned, designed & delivered 🌟 Read now 👉 foundations.org.uk/toolkit/prac...