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Hackney Council is implementing a new proactive, relationship-based model for children's social care, discussed in September 2026.
Hackney Council is implementing a proactive, relationship-based model for children's social care, aiming to shift from crisis-driven interventions to early support. This "Families First Partnership Programme" was discussed at a Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission meeting in September 2026, focusing on multi-agency collaboration and empowering family networks.
The programme, representing significant reforms, includes a new neighbourhood-based Family Help service, which launched in May 2026. This service merges targeted early help and Child in Need services, consolidating support pathways for children and families.
Key facts
- Hackney Council's Families First Partnership Programme was discussed at a Children and Young People Scrutiny Commission meeting in September 2026. Source
- The Families First Partnership Programme aims to shift children's social care from crisis-driven interventions to a proactive, relationship-based model. Source 1 Source 2
- A single, neighbourhood-based Family Help service was launched by Hackney Council on 5th May 2026. Source
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