Families First Research Review: Integrated processes & models
This review has been prepared by IPC to support the development and implementation of the Families First Pioneer programme within the partnership area of Dylanshire, Kentigernshire and Mabinogion. A central objective for this programme is to improve the life chances of children and young people and particularly those in low-income families through earlier, more holistic and integrated interventions aimed at reducing the number of children developing more complex needs. National consultation and research has identified that preventative interventions focusing solely on the child aren‟t usually enough to ensure good child outcomes – the whole family requires support.
The Pioneer Programme has two distinct but inter-linked components:
- The further development of more integrated systems for identifying and supporting families of children with emerging additional needs. The development of integrated and „family-centred‟ support services across all levels of needs.
- This review is concerned with the first of these two components. It should be read in conjunction with a complementary report prepared by IPC that considers the development of integrated pathways of support for families.
The review draws on a range of material including guidance and best practice published by the Welsh Assembly and UK governments, national evaluations of integrated models and processes in both Wales and England as well as relevant findings from research papers obtained through a literature search for the period 2004 to date.
Published : 31st May 2012
Publisher : Institute of Public Care [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Institute of Public Care
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