Purpose

To gain approval to progress with the
recommissioning plan for the Families First Programme in
Flintshire

Content

a)         That the
recommissioning proposal is supported and accepted in order to
progress with internal and external commissioning;
 
(b)       That officers are
supported in the shift towards a more collaborative and flexible
approach, which supports partnership working and shared outcomes
whilst utilising the strengths of internal services, supported by
external commissioning;
 
(c)        That the
Flintshire outcomes for Families First be endorsed as follows:
 

Parents, children and young people
have their needs met effectively by playing a key role in shaping
and delivering the support they need
Parents, children and young people
receive the right help at the right time, preventing challenges
from escalating into a crisis
Parents, children and young people
confidently maintain strong, positive relationships

 
(d)       That the strategic
and operational need to upskill staff with a range of specialisms
across the Families First Partnership, which will not only help
ensure that the journey through Families First is more efficient
and effective, but also create a highly skilled and resilient
workforce within Flintshire County Council be supported.