The department will be developed along the lines of children's services in New Zealand to make them more family centred (Children Now, 2-8 June).
The five-point plan comprises: a pilot of a round-the-clock countywide call centre; expanding the use of family group conferences; seeking voluntary-sector partners to expand the county's current mentoring scheme; developing research through links with university child care research teams in New Zealand; and establishing an exchange programme for Hampshire and New Zealand social care staff.
Steve Love, assistant director of social services, said New Zealand was a "world leader" in working with families.
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