At The Springfield Project, we are committed to giving every child the best possible start in life. Our work with Birmingham’s Children’s Centres and Family Hubs places us at the heart of supporting families through the crucial early years — from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday, known as the First 1001 Days.
This period is now widely recognised as a foundation for lifelong health, wellbeing, learning, and development. The recently updated First 1001 Days Directory from Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust reinforces the importance of strong, joined-up support during this time.
Our Role in the First 1001 Days
As a key partner within Birmingham Forward Steps, we work alongside health visiting teams, early years specialists, and community organisations to ensure families in Balsall Heath access the right help, at the right time. Our offer includes:
- Early years and family support delivered through our Children’s Centre
- Antenatal and infant feeding guidance
- Stay-and-play, parenting programmes and targeted early help
- Support for maternal and infant mental health, with clear pathways into specialist services
- Warm, culturally aware support for families facing additional challenges
Putting Families First
Our team prides itself on creating welcoming, nurturing spaces where parents and carers feel heard, understood, and supported. Whether we are helping a new parent adjust to life with a baby, connecting a family to health services, or offering guidance on child development, our work is rooted in compassion, trust, and partnership.
Working Together for Better Outcomes
We will continue using the updated directory to strengthen referral pathways, broaden staff awareness, and ensure families benefit from the full network of support available across the city.
