Family Intervention Project
What do we do?
The Family Intervention Project (FIP) provides the most ‘at
risk’ families with the high level, intensive support they
need to make positive changes.
We provide intensive support using a signs of safety model
and all of our work is underpinned by
the trans-theoretical model of change.
We support families to move through this change process,
including relapse stages, to a point where they are able to
function effectively without intensive support and with a view to
keeping families together where possible.
How do we do it?
FIP Model
- Whole family assessment (profile) and engagement of
family and services
- Support plan/safety planning
- Intensive support/intervention utilising a range of models and
approaches
- Regular review meetings and ongoing assessment
- Transparency with families- honesty, straight-talking,
challenge, sanctions and consistently involving other agencies
- Planned exit
- Follow up and post-intervention support
For more information, please see our detailed guide:
How to make a Request for
Intervention
The family must be aware of and in agreement with
the Request for Intervention.
Requests for Intervention should be made over the phone by
contacting one of the FIP team members on 0191 277 1190.
When requesting our service, referrers should be aware that this
process takes time as FIP workers will carry out a 'signs of
safety' (SOS) referral process.
This involves exploring the case via indepth questions. This
can take approximately 1 1/2 hours. FIP workers will then
send a completed 'SOS' form back to the referrer to check
accuracy. As this process requires a lot of details, families
must be aware of and in agreement with requests
for our service.
Contact FIP
FIP
Old Benwell Community Housing Office
68A Adelaide Terrace
North Benwell
Newcastle
NE4 8BD
0191 277 1190