Family Pathfinder models were established in 15 local authorities across England in 2008 by the former Labour government, after the Cabinet Office published results showing that two per cent of families in England experience multiple and complex difficulties.
Each authority was funded to develop its own approach to reforming support for at-risk families and bring adult and children’s services together to provide coordinated support. They addressed risks including unemployment, family debt, housing stability, relationships between family members and family violence.
The results of the first 216 supported families, published by the Department of Education, showed a reduction across all these risks.
Family violence was reduced by 70 per cent, offending and antisocial behaviour had halved and individuals’ emotional needs, mental health, and drug and alcohol issues were almost completely addressed.
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