1. Families First presentation for ???? - DATE

2. Introductions
Name
Job title

3. The case for change continued
Over 150,000 adults who have experienced at least 4 adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are:
9 times more likely to be involved in violence
11 times more likely to use heroin/crack
11 times more likely to be incarcerated
Strong national and local appetite for developing non-statutory early support for families, supported by growing evidence of impact

4. 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”

5. 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

6. 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

8. Thank you Any questions?