The Think Family Pathfinders: Research Update details the progress of the government's Think Family pilots, which are taking place in 15 local authorities.
The pilots were launched in May 2008 with a view to developing a more co-ordinated approach between adult and children's services when supporting disadvantaged families.
But the report found the progress of some pathfinders has been slowed by the lack of a senior leader or manager to drive them forward. The report also highlights that some areas view it as "a children's service initiative, with limited benefit for adult services".
Other challenges include a lack of shared understanding across services about what qualifies families for intensive support, and a lack of referrals from adult services.
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