Family Intervention Project (FIP)

Family Intervention Project (FIP)

A national network of Family Intervention Projects (FIPs) was set up as part of the Respect Action Plan, launched in January 2006. Hammersmith & Fulham’s FIP was set up in August 2009 and began working with local families in September 2009. The Family Intervention Project aims to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) perpetrated by the most challenging families in the borough, prevent cycles of homelessness, anti-social behaviour and youth crime.

In Hammersmith and Fulham the Family Intervention Project works with families who have not responded to help and formal sanctions in the past, whose children may cause a significant problem through crime in their community. These families are amongst the most challenging and are usually known to many organisations and agencies. For example it provides a last chance for families who are at risk of being evicted because of youth crime and anti-social behaviour.

The project works by linking support with enforcement to provide families with the incentive to change. The team recognises that all members of the family are likely to either contribute to, or be affected by, the anti-social behaviour, and so assessments are carried out with each member of the family and relevant support put into place.

The FIP provides a team to work with the families to turn around their behaviour and reduce their impact on the community. The aim is to bring stability to families’ lives, prevent homelessness and improve opportunities for children through a twin track approach that combines intensive support with a focused challenge.

Further Information & Guidance

» Think Family and FIP Progress Report 2009-2010 (Word 2mb)

» FIP Referral Form (Word 312kb)

» National FIP Statistics (link opens in new window)
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/rsgateway/DB/STR/d000956/index.shtml

» What is the Family Intervention Project? (Word 402kb)

» Family Intervention Project Background (Word 37kb)

» How to Refer to the FIP (Word 90kb)

» Frequently Asked Questions (Word 74kb)

» Referral Criteria for the FIP (Word 45kb)

» What is a Think Family Champion? (Word 76kb)

For more information on Think Family or the Family Intervention Project please contact Larry Wright at Larry.Wright@lbhf.gov.uk or Sian Atherinos Sian.Atherinos@lbhf.gov.uk on 0208 753 6200.