Think Family" is a cross-departmental programme jointly funded by DCSF, the Home Office, Ministry of Justice and the Department of Health, and supported by the Department of Communities and Local Government. Since April 2009 all local authorities have received increased funding to support the introduction of Think Family practice - making sure that the support provided by children's, adults' and family services is coordinated and takes account of how individual problems affect the whole family. Targeted support for parents and families is key as is the improvement of coordination between adult and children's services to support families at risk.

Think Family means securing better outcomes for children, young people and families with additional needs by co-ordinating the support they receive from children's, young people's, adults' and family services.

"Think Family" Tool Kit

This Toolkit sets out some of the ways in which these practices can be developed ‘on the ground' and represents an important step towards setting out how Think Family can be made a reality in day-to-day practice. The Toolkit is a ‘living' document and can be updated when required. When a section is amended, it is possible to remove the out-of-date section and replace it with a new one. Download the toolkit here...

For more information please go to: www.publications.everychildmatters.gov.uk