Professionals have a responsibility to help families get the right support as early as possible.
Early Help provides support for children, young people and families up to the level of statutory intervention (Children’s Social Care), from pre-natal stages up to the age of 18 years (25 years for those with learning difficulties and / or disabilities).
Our aim is to build resilience in families and whilst doing so drive a system change of collaborative working, ensuring we facilitate interventions that change lives and services for the better.
South Tyneside is committed to supporting the most vulnerable and challenged families, which is articulated as key priorities within the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
The Early Help Navigators can support practitioners to navigate the Early Help pathway they can be contacted on 0191 424 6179.
The Early Help plan along with helpful documents for practitioners can be found here Professionals – South Tyneside Council
You can also view the full Family Help and Adolescent Services Core Offer here