Offering families the right support, at the right time, in a way that works for them. It sounds straightforward, but this has been the promise of numerous national family support initiatives over recent decades with varying degrees of success.
We heard last month about the excellent progress made by 75 local authorities in the latest of these approaches, Family Hubs, which is to be celebrated. More families are now able to access support, available conveniently through a ‘one-stop shop’. This local progress on co-ordination is important. The true measure of success, however, is whether children and families are doing better as a result: Are they getting the support they need to thrive? Are they getting help as soon as they need it to avoid simple issues turning into more intractable problems? And is help available in a way which is accessible and non-stigmatising? Achieving these kinds of results depends on good local planning and the best evidence.
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