Provision of Family Support Services

Lots (2)

1. 01

   Early InterventionPlanned

   Purpose of Service Lot 1, Early intervention for Children and Families affected by substance use, offending and or/anti-social behaviour and providing early help to families to the first concerns or signs of distress, with a proviso to spot purchase additional support if required e.g. for "time out".

   The service will respond to the needs of children and young people, with a focus on those aged 5 to 18 years who have experience of parental substance use, poor parental mental health or who may be living in households where there is domestic abuse. They may also be involved in offending or anti-social behaviour.

   The Service Provider will have a comprehensive understanding of the impact of these issues on the lives of children and young people in order to achieve the desired outcomes for children and young people. Services should be therapeutic, and trauma informed and focus on building resilience and reducing risk.. No further details at this time.

   Full information provided in Contract Notice to be published 6th June 2025

2. 02

   Intensive Family SupportPlanned

   The service will be an Intensive Family Support service providing a 7 day week service including evening support to families and working closely with Angus Council's Enhance Service. The service will focus on families with children aged 0-11years old.

   It will help ensure children will be supported to remain at home and in family-based care where possible and engage with parents/carers to improve their capacity to care for their children, provide practical parenting skills and help build their ability to engage with their community. The service will be flexible in its intensity and will encourage the building of family routines, resilience and improve parental confidence.

   No further information at this time. Full details will be provided in the Contract Notice published on 6 June 2025