Support with family life (early help)
Professionals
Professionals have a responsibility to help families get the right support as early as possible.
Early Help provides support for children, young people and families up to the level of statutory intervention (Children's Social Care), from pre-natal stages up to the age of 18 years (25 years for those with learning difficulties and / or disabilities).
Support includes:
- information and advice
- universal services
- intensive targeted support
Effective early help relies on local agencies working together to:
- identify children and families who would benefit from early help
- undertake an assessment of the need for early help;
- provide targeted early help services to address the assessed needs of a child and their family
Useful documents
Early Help Support
If you want support to complete an Early Help Assessment, advice around the Early Help or TAF process including additional supports for families, you can contact the Early Help Service on 0191 424 6210.