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.  FIP targets those families who are responsible for disproportionate amounts of anti-social behaviour, those families who are yet to be lifted away from child poverty and those who are at risk of becoming involved in offending behaviours.

We provide intensive support, using a range of approaches underpinned by the trans-theoretical model of change, supporting families to move through this change process, including relapse stages, to a point where they are able to function effectively and with a view to keeping families together where possible.

We aim to:

• break the cycle of disadvantage
• lift families out of poverty and stop patterns of inter-generational worklessness
• reduce the likelihood of offending and repeat patterns of offending behaviour within families.

How do we do it?

FIP Model

• ‘Think Family’ thorough assessment 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

How to make a referral

Referral should be made using the FIP Request for Intervention form, available from Young People's Service referrals or by phoning 0191 277 1190.  

Completed forms should be sent directly to the Family Intervention Project manager at:

FIP
Old Benwell Community Housing Office
68A Adelaide Terrace
North Benwell
Newcastle
NE4 8BD

The family must be aware of and in agreement with the request for intervention and sign a hard copy of the form.

Contact us for more information.