Guidance published this week around the FFP sets “a clear expectation on all councils and their partners to reform family support services locally to enable earlier intervention and better protect children from harm”, said the Department for Education.
This includes creating a single “front door” to support services in every area and ensuring help is well signposted for families with complex needs, including those with mental health issues, disabilities and substance abuse problems.
Multi-agency family hubs, involving health visitors and housing support officers, and improved digital support are among actions councils will be expected to take.
“For too long, vulnerable children and families have been left to struggle – battling fragmented services and receiving support when it’s too late,” said children and families minister Janet Daby.
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