Children, Families, and Youth Support Award
This award recognises a public authority or social services provider that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to improving the well-being, protection, and empowerment of children and young people through coordinated early intervention, family support services, or youth participation initiatives. It honours programmes that deliver coordinated, comprehensive, and preventive support, helping children and young people grow and flourish in safe, nurturing, and inclusive environments.
Examples of key areas in Children, Families, and Youth Support in Social Services
Support families, early intervention, and mental health
Integrated delivery of family support and parenting programmes combining coaching, home and psychosocial support.
Integrated early childhood social, health and education services
Services with specific provisions for children from most vulnerable backgrounds.
Multi-agency child protection hubs with multiple services supporting children and families
Integrated programmes coordinating multiple services
Services for young people from vulnerable backgrounds transitioning to adulthood.
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