CYP Now - Early Intervention Foundation in talks over merger with What Works for Children’s Social Care

The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) and What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) are in talks over a merger following a recommendation made by the Care Review.

Dr Jo Casebourne said she is 'really excited' about the potential merger. Picture: EIF

The review, which published its final recommendations today (23 May), states that “as part of the review’s wider drive to simplify and align how we respond to children supported by social care, we believe there should be a single authoritative What Works Centre that looks at evidence to support this cohort of children”.

“In the first instance, we think this would mean integrating the Early Intervention Foundation and What Works for Children’s Social Care where there are very significant overlaps,” it adds.

Just hours after review chair Josh MacAlister, published his recommendations, a joint statement from the two organisations says they “have begun conversations about a merger that would create a new ‘go-to’ what works centre on children and families covering both early intervention and children’s social care”.

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