Two sets of people benefit from Parents 1st peer support:
- The parents who receive the peer support and
- The volunteers who provide the peer support.
NESTA have validated our evaluation strategy at Level 2 in their Standards of Evidence i.e. we use rigorous evaluation techniques which show positive change in one or more key outcomes.
How do parents benefit?
93% of the parents we support report improved wellbeing 3 months after the birth.
How do volunteers benefit?
Volunteers frequently describe their volunteering experience as “life changing".
Stories from parents
"She is the best thing ever … she exceeded any expectations or hopes we had."
Stories from Pregnancy Pals
"Volunteering with Parents 1st has helped me to grow as a person."