Improving Family Support Strategies in Northern Ireland
Explore the innovative strategies and initiatives focusing on family support in Northern Ireland, including key perspectives shared by professionals, parents, and advisory groups. Uncover the importance of early intervention, collaborative efforts, and empowering families to enhance overall well-being. Join the conversation on reshaping family support practices for better outcomes and stronger communities.
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Helen Dunn Professional Adviser Department of Health 31st May 2023
Agenda Welcome - Patricia Higgins CEO - NISCC Introduction and Strategic Overview Helen Dunn Professional Adviser Dept. of Health Theoretical Perspectives Dr. Mandi MacDonald -Queens University Departmental Perspectives Peter May Permanent Secretary Dept. of Health Family Support in the Statutory Sector Dr. Una Lernihan SPPG Dept of Health Parents perspectives Melanie Stone CES Family Support at Early Help Claire Humphrey Children`s Services Manager- Barnardos Closing remarks ine Morrison Chief Social Worker Dept. of Health
Advisory Group across the statutory , voluntary and community sectors Consultation with Senior Practitioners and Newly Qualified Social Workers Parents voices what works for them
Strategic Context The Families Matter Strategy, launched by the Department of Health in 2009 significant changes including : Family Support Hubs , Family Support Online database, Child Contact Centres and Parentline NI. The Early Intervention Transformation Programme and the Reaching Out: Supporting Families Programme : Build the bank of support services available to families. Developed our learning about what works, and as part of the work to develop new strategy in this area - 6 key underpinning principles for effective family support: 1. Doing it early; 2. Doing it well; 3. Doing what works; 4. Doing it with families, not to them; 5. Doing it together; and 6. Helping families to do it for themselves.
Strategic context The Children and Young People s Strategic Partnership - 12 years. Cross-sectoral agencies that aim to improve the lives of all children and young people across Northern Ireland and works at many levels, including at a very local level Strategies to tackle issues such as poverty, domestic and sexual abuse, early learning and childcare are developed across departments and sectors, committing everyone who can improve outcomes for families to action. Cross-departmental Family and Parenting Support Strategy Confident, competent, positive parenting; and nurturing; Resilient, stable and strong families where relationships are positive, healthy recognises the importance of strong families; and A society and culture which values and supports the role of parents and Support that meets the needs of families experiencing particular challenges.
Strategic context Review of Children`s Social Care Prof Ray Jones Launch 21st June 2023 Questions? Have we got the balance right between supporting families and protecting children Can we do more by supporting families earlier Can we prevent situations escalating to the point of crisis and the need for a crisis/protection response.
