Funding for the Troubled Families programme, which aims to tackle the needs of a whole family, addressing problems such as domestic abuse and debt, is due to end in March 2020. In an Association of Directors of Children's Services survey, 88 per cent of authorities said losing government funding would have a devastating impact, with three-quarters stating nearly all early help services would be cut or significantly reduced.
Former housing minister James Brokenshire said he was keen for the scheme to be renewed, although he highlighted potential improvements such as rebranding the scheme to avoid stigma. However, no decisions can be made around the continuation of the programme until the government's delayed Spending Review takes place, and there is no date for that at present. The Early Intervention Foundation has said it will be working with government departments over the next few months to support a coherent response to early intervention through the Spending Review.
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