Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need.
Underpinning the book is an analysis of how family support is changing, having moved from -prevention- through to contemporary debates about -family support-, -early intervention- and -early help-. The authors draw on their own practice experiences to ensure the discussion remains highly relevant to everyday realities.
The book consists of three parts: Part I examines the history and context of family support; Part II outlines a number of practice approaches to family support; and Part III suggests how family support work can be further developed. The book provides -think points- and case studies to support the reader in reflecting on the material presented and how this can be best applied,
