PFL evaluation team, UCD, Geary Institute for Public Policy (2015) "Preparing for life, early childhood intervention. Assessing the impact of preparing for life at 48 months" Preparing for Life (PFL) is a prevention and early intervention programme which aims to improve the life outcomes of children and families living in North Dublin, Ireland, by intervening during pregnancy and working with families until the children start school. This 129 page report presents an evaluation of the PFL programme, focusing on outcomes around child development and health, parenting, maternal health and wellbeing .