2.2.2 Family Intervention and Support Services - Eligibility Criteria Levels of Need |
SCOPE OF THIS CHAPTER
This chapter should be read in conjunction with Family Intervention and Support Services Procedure.
MILD |
MODERATE TIER 2 |
GREATEST TIER 3 |
Advice / information request Respite Request (no further factors) Child in Need of socialisation Isolated Parent Single issue referral - e.g. child in poverty / sub-standard housing Referrals for reasons of normal child development e.g. sibling rivalry |
Parent Focussed referrals e.g. parents with mental health/impairment/drug use Multiple risk factors with some evidence of risk Relationships problems between parent and child |
Child Protection Risk of placement breakdown or plan to return to parents Significant Harm/impairment Risk of becoming Looked After Contribution to core assessment (e.g. child development and parenting capacity)
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*Referrals for mild level of need would not normally be considered
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