Devon Children and Families Partnership, Early Help, have been referring families to use our consultations services since 2018. This involves Early Help providing a triage service. They are most likely to select families who have already attended some training on neurodiversity or parenting support. Calmer Lives are then requested to provide its more individualised, tailored support to these families.
To learn how to apply for an Early Help request for additional services please follow this link…
This package has been tailored around funding provided by Devon's Early Help service. However, it is possible for other funders to refer families and raise a purchase order. We are experienced receiving applications from both children and adult disability services plus social care within Devon and further afield. Some education providers have also part or fully funded the service. Often families continue to access therapeutic support with us following the completion of funded provision. This using their DLA or self financing and choosing to meet on a monthly or ad hoc basis.
Who?
For parents, carers, who are supporting children/young people with distressed or unsafe behaviour. It is possible to offer support to children/young people directly within the course. This provision is decided on a case by case basis.
Provision
Cost £400
Up to 7 hours of contact time with your consultant
Attendance to x1 TAF (Team Around Family) meeting can be included within the 7 hours support
Summary report shared with Team Around the Family through Rights For Children online platform
Impact
Reduce distressing and/or unsafe behaviour and improve both individual and family wellbeing
Improve families understanding of root causes behind any difficulties they are experiencing
Reduce number of families escalating from Early Help into Children's Social Care
“Calmer Lives have successfully supported many Exeter families as part of the Early Help support plan. The service has given families that are struggling with behaviour of their child, the tools and techniques to effectively parent and reduce escalation into Children’s Social Care.”Laura Syree, Early Help Exeter
