Families First Early Help in Hertfordshire What is

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Families First Early Help in Hertfordshire

Families First Early Help in Hertfordshire

What is Early Help? (Hertfordshire’s Definition) “Early Help means taking action to support a

What is Early Help? (Hertfordshire’s Definition) “Early Help means taking action to support a child, young person or their family early in the life of a problem, ideally as soon as it emerges. It can be required at any stage in a child’s life from pre-birth to adulthood, and applies to any problem or need that the family cannot deal with or meet on their own” www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

The principles “Stronger together” “Can do” approach Thinking differently, delivering services differently Getting it

The principles “Stronger together” “Can do” approach Thinking differently, delivering services differently Getting it right for families, the first time Working with the whole family Keeping it local, seeking local solutions Empowering, focus on resilience and strengths Flexible and promote personal responsibility www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

The Strategy Provides an overarching framework for all partners to deliver support for families

The Strategy Provides an overarching framework for all partners to deliver support for families at the earliest point problems emerge Effective services are accessible at the right level and at the right time for every family There is less duplication and fewer gaps in early help and childhood service provision Work with the whole family with a coordinated package of support focused on improving outcomes Service providers work together, share information, and value each other’s skills and expertise www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Families First Assessment (FFA) • FFA is our Early Help assessment tool in Hertfordshire.

Families First Assessment (FFA) • FFA is our Early Help assessment tool in Hertfordshire. The Early Help Module (EHM) is a multi-agency case recording and management system that we use for Families First Assessment case work. • The FFA process is designed to address needs which require a multi-agency response. FFA can and should be started by any practitioner who has identified additional needs amongst any of the children, young people or families that they work with. www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Families First Model Referral process – What is the ‘Pathway’ a case would follow

Families First Model Referral process – What is the ‘Pathway’ a case would follow to reach early help? Families First Triage – Allocation of referrals in the district where it has been identified that the family requires a multi agency approach to meet their needs. Triage will also support Step up/down process Keyworker – how is a keyworker identified www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Families First Partnerships, Practice & Development Team Senior Families First Coordinators Families First Helpdesk

Families First Partnerships, Practice & Development Team Senior Families First Coordinators Families First Helpdesk – 01438 737575 Personalised Commissioning – 01438 737363 www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Child Protection Safeguarding Hub The telephone number for this service is Tel: 01438 737511

Child Protection Safeguarding Hub The telephone number for this service is Tel: 01438 737511 It is available on all working days from 9. 00 am – 5. 00 pm Mondays to Thursdays and 9. 00 am – 4. 30 pm on Fridays (with exception of bank holidays). www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Families First Practice Forums Opportunity to develop and share knowledge with other practitioners Themed

Families First Practice Forums Opportunity to develop and share knowledge with other practitioners Themed learning on Families First Processes 1: 1 surgery sessions with Senior Families First Coordinators Held half-termly per double district. Families First Practice Forums www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Families First Portal www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Families First Portal www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Families First Updates Please subscribe at http: //www. hertfordshirefamiliesfirst. org. uk/subscribe www. hertfordshire. gov.

Families First Updates Please subscribe at http: //www. hertfordshirefamiliesfirst. org. uk/subscribe www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Families First - What Next…? Access Training and learning Invite your senior into your

Families First - What Next…? Access Training and learning Invite your senior into your team to talk to you about FF Contact details Link to portal. Families First Portal www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Questions ? www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst

Questions ? www. hertfordshire. gov. uk/familiesfirst