Case studies

Since 2022 the service has been commissioned by Public Health through Home-Start, an organization with a successful track record in supporting parents of all ages, with a dedicated Coordinator providing a key point of contact and working closely with other services.

Established in 2017, the North East Young Dads and Lads (NEYDL) provides intensive and often long-term support to improve the lives of disadvantaged young fathers, expectant dads and non-birthing people aged 25 and under. NEYDL’ vision is for young dads to be valued and supported in their role as parents.

In 2010, the youth services in Blackburn with Darwen (BwD) faced budget reductions following the Government’s austerity measures, which impacted the availability of suitable youth services for young people

The government has set a target for 75 percent of children completing reception year to be 'school ready' by 2028.

Hillingdon Council explored the development of family hubs to bring together a support network for children, young people and families. Hillingdon self-funded its family hubs as the location was not a government funded family hub area, yet the council recognised the value of service delivery in this way. By focusing on collaboration across sectors and a flexible, community-driven approach we were able to develop a model that meets diverse needs and maximises existing community resources.

St Helens Borough Council, working in collaboration with its partners through an award-winning inequalities commission, is looking at how stigma can exacerbate the inequalities affecting many aspects of people’s lives. Together, they are exploring how stigma can affect people’s access to and experience of a range of services, and how system change can help to combat this.

‘Family Matters’ is a multi-agency programme in Stoke-on-Trent that gives families access to the advice, tips and opportunities they need to thrive. It is a key part of the city council’s commitment to early support – working with partners, including the voluntary and community sector, to ensure that children have the best start in life.

The early years sector in the UK is facing a severe recruitment and retention crisis, with many settings struggling to find and keep qualified staff.

City of Doncaster Council has long been committed to supporting families through its network of 12 Family Hubs.

Central Family Hub Locality meetings are held on a monthly basis with partners from across the Family Hub network coming together.