The charity, which is currently working with a number of local authorities to develop new ‘Children and Family Hubs’, proposes rolling out the model that brings together a wider range of services across a broader age range, in every disadvantaged community.
Described as a ‘real game changer’ for public and community services by 4Children within its report entitled 'Children and Family Hubs', published today, the hubs aim to build upon the approach to integrated support pioneered in Sure Start Children’s centres.
Aimed at families aged birth to 19, the hubs bring together education, employment, specialist and health support, including GPs, health visitors and social care workers under one roof.
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