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The FAQ document offers informal advice and guidance to those currently operating IFSS, and people developing services for the future.

IFSS responds to concerns that existing services are not sufficiently meeting the needs of some children and families with complex problems.

Social Behaviour and Network Therapy (SBNT) is a way of working with people who misuse alcohol and the significant people in their social network.

The Integrated Family Support Service went live on 1st September 2010 in four areas in Wales. The Regulations and Statutory Guidance have been produced to support the pioneer phase of IFSS.

“Option 2” is an intensive family preservation service based in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It is an adapted version of an American model (called “Homebuilders”). Option 2 was identified by the Welsh Assembly Government as a promising method of working with families affected by serious issue ...

Motivational Interviewing (MI) was identified as an approach likely to be of benefit in improving the quality and outcomes of work with vulnerable families in Wales in a previous report (Forrester, 2010).

The attached suite of practice tools and guidance was commissioned from the University of Bedfordshire to assist Integrated Family Support Service (IFSS) pioneers, and all providers of children and family services.

This briefing on the Integrated Family Support Service (IFSS) is for those working within the youth justice system in Wales.

IFSS responds to concerns that existing services are not sufficiently meeting the needs of some children and families with complex problems.