MacAlister, who proposed that the two bodies merge in his final recommendations to government, said it is a “great privilege” to be named as chair.
Jo Casebourne, who has been chief executive of the EIF since August 2017, will lead the merged organisation as chief executive.
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It is currently known under its working title What Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care.
Casebourne said it “will continue to work closely with leaders and decision-makers across national and local government and wider public services to generate and share ‘what works’ evidence and support their efforts to provide excellent, effective support to children and families”.
The merger is designed to “create a single centre covering the full range of support for children and families from preventative approaches, early intervention and targeted support for those at risk of poor outcomes, through to support for children with a social worker, children in care and care leavers,” according to the organisation.
MacAlister and Casebourne will take up their roles in December.
MacAlister said: “Very many important decisions about the new centre, its strategic priorities and its work lie ahead.
“EIF and What Works for Children’s Social Care have done incredible work over many years to promote and embed the role of research and evidence in national policy and in the planning and delivery of services for children and families – a mission that I am certain the new centre will continue and expand.”
