The Supporting Families funds much of the early help delivered by councils. Picture: Adobe Stock

Special Report: Family support and family hubs

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Research has shown that investing in family support services early delivers better health and academic outcomes. Picture: DGL Images/Adobe Stock

The Big Debate: Are family hubs the best way to meet families’ support needs?

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Family hubs are being used to improve integration across services. Picture: South Tyneside Council

Key Data: Funding of family hubs programme

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Salford City Council team has prevented 181 babies going into care, saving nearly £6mn.

Programme breaks cycle of repeat orders

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The pandemic affected children’s speech and language development, which Doncaster’s Talking Together project aimed to address. Picture: ANDREAOBZEROVA/ADOBE STOCK

Family hubs become catalyst for new multi-agency interventions

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Services offered at Medway family hubs include baby massage and infant feeding.

Council creates flexible support

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Agencies are more likely to specialise in finding places for children with special needs or challenging behaviour. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Inspections Clinic: Independent fostering agencies

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Stress can be a contributing factor to quiet quitting, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Leadership: Tackling quiet quitting

Funding Focus: Youth mental health grants

An open-door policy can let families reach out to services if they are struggling, helping prevent further crises. Picture: PeopleImages.com/Adobe Stock

Commissioning: Edge of care services

Restorative programmes can reduce criminal relapses, experts say. Picture: Digitalskillet1/Adobe Stock

Legal Update: Restorative mentoring

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Practitioners draw out positives in the family’s relationships as well as problems. Picture: Chanintorn V/Adobe Stock

Family approach tackles child to parent violence

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