Preparing for Life supports parents to nurture their children so the child, family and community can thrive.

Preparing for Life at 14: A Landmark Study Confirms Long-Term Benefits of Home Visiting Programme

May, 2025
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A decade after the last home visit, young people who took part in Northside Partnership’s Preparing for Life (PFL) programme continue to show remarkable educational and health advantages compared to their peers, according to a newly published age 14 evaluation. This groundbreaking research, carried out by the UCD...

Babybunch Café is Back!

Mar, 2025
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Preparing for Life is delighted to announce dates for our next 6-week Babybunch Café. It will take place on Tuesdays 10.00-11.15am in the Darndale Belcamp Village Centre. The dates are: 22nd and 29th April 2025 6th, 20th and 27th May 2025 3rd of June 2025 (last day of group) Babybunch Café is a 6-week postnatal group...

Building Babies from Head to Toe

Mar, 2025
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Building Babies from Head to Toe is an introduction to infant mental health. Yes! Babies have mental health too and we can support it! Our next Building Babies from Head to Toe workshop takes place on 24th of March 2025. It's suitable for expectant parents and parents of babies...

Network calls for candidates to commit to 10% growth in funding for children and families

Nov, 2024
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Network launches mascot ‘PEINNY’ to champion prevention and early interventionas A network of 40 organisations supporting babies, children and families has called for spending on the prevention and early intervention to be grown by 10% annually by the next government. The Prevention and Early Intervention Network (PEIN), of which...

PFL Home Visiting Programme on RTE Radio 1

Aug, 2024
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Professor Orla Doyle of University College Dublin discussed Preparing for Life Home Visiting with Philip Boucher Hayes on RTÉ Radio 1. Orla talked about the success of PFL Home Visiting, the importance of building positive relationships and how the programme has spread across the country. Click on link...

Baby Bunch Cafe is Back!

May, 2024
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The Baby Bunch Café returns to Darndale on Tuesday 28th May! This is a 6-week postnatal group for new mams offering information and support from Preparing for Life, The Rotunda Hospital and the HSE. Join other mams for a cuppa and a chat, where you can get practical advice...

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