Conference explores key reforms to early help services

2 days ago 1 min read Children's Services

Fundamental reforms to the children’s social care system that prioritise early family support over late intervention are topping the agenda at a conference run by Children & Young People Now later this year.

Key proposals would see 17,000 children remain with their families by 2031/32 as a result of more intensive support for families. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

Early family support issues will be the focus of discussion at CYP Now's Early Help conference. Picture: Iryna/AdobeStock

The 12^th CYP Now Early Help conference will host some of the country’s leading experts in family support and prevention services including a keynote presentation from Helen Lincoln, executive director for children, families and education at Essex County Council, who leads on family and community issues for the Association of Directors of Children’s Services.

Lincoln will be explaining how to create the right conditions for success in family help in light of reforms to children’s social care services included in the government’s Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive policy paper and measures in Stable Homes Built on Love policy paper by the previous government.

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