1. WORKING TOGETHER FASNET Family Support Network for Voluntary and Community Groups working with Children, Young People and Families in Trafford

2. FASNET Family Support Network for Voluntary and Community Groups working with Children, Young People and Families in Trafford FASNET is a forum providing opportunities for exchanging information, development of good practice, training and influencing partnerships. FASNET receives funding from Trafford Children’s Fund and is managed by Voluntary and Community Action Trafford (VCAT).

3. The Aims of FASNET INFORMATION – To improve the understanding of voluntary and community groups. SERVICES – To improve the services available to children, young people and families. INFLUENCE – To increase the influence of the voluntary and community sectors. ACCESSIBILITY – To improve accessibility for all groups to get involved. VISION – To develop a common vision for all groups working with, children, young people and families.

4. FASNET Database

5. INFORMATION EXCHANGE E Mail Signposting Newsletters Current Issues National/Local

6. INFORMATION EXCHANGE Meetings News round Feedback Guest Speakers

7. FASNET Directory Can be downloaded from VCAT website

8. SUPPORT Training Delivery Access

9. INFLUENCE Involvement of the Voluntary and Community Sectors Consultation Recommendations Sub Groups

10. REPRESENTATION CAMHS LSCB Training Sub Group Youth Participation Transition Group CAF Stakeholder LSCB Board Multi Agency Information Sharing Group

11. FASNET – The Future Improve Communications Review original Aims/Direction Evaluate Outcomes of Conference Strategic Plan More access to training Work towards developing Multi Agency Initiatives