SWR05 - Financial Saving 2021-22 - Fas. Family Support Service - Equality Impact assessments
Title
SWR05 - Financial Saving 2021-22 - Fas. Family Support Service
Council Resource
Social Work
Aims and Objectives
To reduce the number of under 12 year olds escalating through the care system, currently (0-4 years = 47 and 5 -10 years = 40)
To align resource to local offices offering clear alternatives to accommodation with intensive support for the most vulnerable families in the community
To reduce the number of children requiring accommodation in crisis placements
Conclusion
Currently Fas supports over 80 under 12 year olds. It is our ambition to support the most vulnerable children closer to home, and less of them escalate through the care system.