Evidence-based recommendations on parenting interventions for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–17 years that are designed to reduce child maltreatment and harsh parenting, enhance the parent–child relationship, and prevent poor mental health among parents and emotional and behavioural problems among children

Evidence-based recommendations on parenting interventions for parents and caregivers of children aged 0–17 years that are designed to reduce child maltreatment and harsh parenting, enhance the parent–child relationship, and prevent poor mental health among parents and emotional and behavioural problems among children

A conceptual framework that provides a unified vision of multi-sectoral support for parents and parenting in the early years (from pregnancy to 8 years of a child’s age). It aims to bring together different stakeholders and sectors to accelerate results for young children and their families through a system-strengthening approach, and by leveraging social and behavioural change guidance and strategies. 

Following a Swedish model, Family Centres bring maternity and child health care, social-welfare services and early-education facilities together within a single, community-based service point for parents and young children. They are implemented across the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark) and provide integrated, easily accessible support during the early years.

Frühe Hilfen ('Early Help') provides structured support to families from the prenatal period through early childhood (0–3), with particular attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. It is delivered mainly through home visits by multiprofessional teams (social workers, nurses, midwives, psychologists, teachers) and coordinated by the federal health ministry with provincial health and child-welfare departments.

A structured, time-limited, group-based programme that builds parenting competencies and family functioning through structured sessions, supporting children's social, emotional and academic development. It is implemented across eight European countries and typically endorsed by national ministries of health, education and social affairs.

A postpartum depression screening programme that trains healthcare professionals — including midwives and nurses — to identify and support women experiencing postpartum depression, recognising the link between maternal mental health and early child development.

Led by NHS Education for Scotland, PoPP expands access to evidence-based parenting programmes (Incredible Years and Triple P) for families with identified needs, providing training, implementation support and ongoing quality assurance while working with Community Planning Partnerships across Scotland.

An evidence-based home-visiting programme in which trained nurses regularly visit first-time, socially disadvantaged mothers from pregnancy through the child's early years, supporting maternal health, sensitive caregiving and child development. It is implemented in several European countries (Bulgaria, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, UK).

YAP provides intensive, strengths-based, person-centred support to young people and families involved in justice, welfare and social systems, working in the young person's own environment.