Evaluation of 3 new ‘edge of care’ services for children and families

In the year ending 31st March 2021 there were 80,850 looked after children in England (Gov.Uk, November 2021) – an all-time high.

The numbers of children going into care is rising. The recently published Independent Review of Children’s Social Care May 2022, is calling for “more responsive, respectful and effective support” delivered by multi-disciplinary teams. This paper outlines 3 evaluations of new ‘edge of care’ services demonstrating the value of working in this way to help families care for their children at home and prevent family breakdown.

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Evaluation of 3 new ‘edge of care’ services for children and families

Download Evaluation of 3 new ‘edge of care’ services for children and families

More Publications

New study – Safeguarding in the context of adoption and special guardianship

The state of cyber security in adult social care

The John Bolton Papers

Evaluation of Adoption England funded Family Finding Events

Review of the Prevalence and Implications of Gambling and Gambling Harm in Wiltshire

Structural Racism Within Social Care

The use of evidence in commissioning Children’s Services

Evaluation of Carers Matter for Norfolk County Council

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?

Carer Support: Ten years after the Care Act

New perspectives on Market Facilitation: Provider Commissioner Relationships

How Can Care Providers Learn From Safeguarding Adult Reviews?

New study – Safeguarding in the context of adoption and special guardianship

The state of cyber security in adult social care

The John Bolton Papers

Evaluation of Adoption England funded Family Finding Events

Review of the Prevalence and Implications of Gambling and Gambling Harm in Wiltshire

Structural Racism Within Social Care

The use of evidence in commissioning Children’s Services

Evaluation of Carers Matter for Norfolk County Council

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?

Carer Support: Ten years after the Care Act

New perspectives on Market Facilitation: Provider Commissioner Relationships

How Can Care Providers Learn From Safeguarding Adult Reviews?

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