What is Family Start?
The Family Start programme was established in 1998 as part of a wider strategy to strengthen families It provides intensive, home-based support services for families with high needs, to ensure that their
children have the best possible start in life
The Aim of Family Start
Improve health, education and social outcomes for children Improve parents' parenting capability and practice Improve children's and parents' personal and family circumstances
How is Family Start Funded?
Family Start is funded and managed by the Ministries of Health, Education and Social Development The programme is delivered by contracted service providers 3-year agreement: reviewed after 2 years
Who Participates?
The Family Start programme is aimed at the 15% of families most in need of support to improve health,
education and social outcomes for their childrenDesignated community agencies refer families to Family Start Priority given to families with a child under 12 months old Taupo District - Taupo/ Turangi/ Mangakino; 80 families
Family/Whanau Workers
The core of the Family Start programme is home visiting by a family/whanau worker This person works with the family to identify priorities and to support them to achieve their goals The family/whanau worker acts as an advocate and coordinator between all agencies to ensure that
the family's priorities are met
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