A study of 80 cases in 21 local authorities by the NFER analysed the cost-effectiveness of using the CAF to find out how much money could be saved in using it to target early intervention and reduce demand on more expensive specialist services.
The report, Early intervention, using the CAF process, and its cost effectiveness: findings from LARC3, said that the CAF is leading 'to better outcomes in response to a whole range of needs, from circumstances where children and young people need early preventative support through to circumstances where substantial multi-agency interventions are required'.
The most common reasons for initiating a CAF episode were behavioural difficulties at home or school, followed by parents feeling unable to cope and education problems, based on low-attainment and engagement at school.
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