Families First for Children Pathfinder

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    "description": "The procurement is for the Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) programme, under a multi-lot contract comprising:\nLot 1 - Targeted Youth Support:  this will be a needs-led provision designed to support young people in navigating services, accessing support, and having their voices heard in matters affecting their lives and wellbeing.\nLot 2 - Parental Advocacy: this will be a needs-led provision designed to support parents and carers in navigating services, accessing support, and having their voices heard in matters affecting their families.\nThe Procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure (Section 20 (2(a)) for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) services under the Public Procurement Act 2023. \nThe complete competitive process is detailed with the ITT document, found free of charge at the website address documented within this contract notice\nhttps://www.wolverhamptontenders.com",
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        "description": "This service will support vulnerable young people aged 11-18, particularly those at risk of exploitation, gang involvement, and youth violence. The model is embedded within the Family Help strand and will work with families open to Targeted Family Help and Child in Need pathways, without requiring a social worker allocation.\nThe aim is to deliver trauma-informed, multi-agency support for adolescents (11-18) at risk of extra-familial harm, exploitation, and poor outcomes, without requiring an allocated social worker.\n\u2022 Intensive 1:1 support and group interventions.\n\u2022 All-female delivery team for trauma-informed work with girls.\n\u2022 Referrals from Family Help,YOT, MACE, and other partners.\n\u2022 Early Support Plans and exploitation screening tools.\n\u2022 Performance monitoring including \"distance travelled\" outcomes.\nDetailed requirements are set out with in the Tender Pack - Appendix B: Targeted Youth Support Service Specification",
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        "description": "This service will enhance parental engagement in child protection processes through independent advocacy. Advocates will support parents during Section 47 enquiries and child protection conferences, ensuring their understanding and voice are central to decision-making.\nThe service expects providers to provide independent, professional advocacy for parents involved in statutory child protection processes (CIN, CP, LAC), ensuring they are informed, supported, and empowered to participate meaningfully.\nKey features include:\n\u2022 Support for all parents, including fathers and non-resident carers\n\u2022 Representation at key child protection stages\n\u2022 Focus on improving parental experience and collaboration\n\u2022 Advocacy at key safeguarding stages (Section 47, CP conferences, Core Groups) \n\u2022 Rapid allocation within 24 hours of referral \n\u2022 Focus on barriers to engagement (e.g., neurodivergence, mental health, domestic abuse) \n\u2022 Embedded within Family Help Teams \n\u2022 Monthly performance reporting and DfE checkpoint submissions\nDetailed requirements are set out with in the Tender Pack - Appendix B: Parental Advocacy.",
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