Case Consultancy
Case Consultancy
Case consultancy provides expert guidance for complex, high‑risk or “stuck” cases. Our consultants support professionals to analyse risk, explore options and progress plans in a structured and reflective way.
Direct Work with Children
Direct Work with Children
Direct work with children includes wishes and feelings sessions, safety planning, identity work and therapeutic‑informed interventions. All sessions are age‑appropriate, trauma‑informed and designed to help children express their views and understand their experiencessafely.
Independent Chairing
Independent Chairing
Independent chairing is available for family meetings, professionals’ meetings, reviews and planning discussions. Our chairs ensure that meetings are structured, balanced and focused on the child’s best interests, enabling clear decision‑making and constructive communication.
Statutory Visits
Statutory Visits
Familia Hub offers statutory visits for children who are subject to Child in Need, Child Protectionor Looked After Children Plans. These visits are carried out by qualified and experienced practitioners who understand the importance of clear safeguarding oversight, professional curiosity and accurate recording. Each visit focuses on the child’s presentation, their lived experience, the home environment and the parent or carer’s ability to meet their needs. Practitioners explore routines, relationships, safetyand any changes in circumstances that may impact the child’s wellbeing. The visit concludes with a detailed, factualand analytical record that supports Local Authorities in fulfilling their statutory duties and maintaining oversight of vulnerable children.
Statutory visits are conducted with sensitivity and respect, ensuring that children feel heard and that families are treated with dignity. Our practitioners are skilled in engaging with children of all ages, including those who may be reluctant or anxious, and in identifying both strengths and areas of concern within the family environment. The service is flexible and responsive, allowing Local Authorities to maintain continuity of oversight during periods of high demand, staffing pressuresor complex casework.
Emergency Out‑of‑Hours Visits
Emergency Out‑of‑Hours Visits
Familia Hub provides an emergency out‑of‑hours visiting service for situations where immediate professional intervention is required outside standard working hours. These visits are designed to respond to urgent safeguarding concerns, unexpected changes in family circumstances, or situations where a child’s safety or welfare may be at risk. Our practitioners attend promptly, assess the situation with calm professionalism and provide clear, factual observations that support timely decision‑making.
During an emergency visit, practitioners focus on the child’s immediate safety, the condition of the home environment, the presentation and behaviour of adults in the household and any indicators of risk or instability. They gather essential information, liaise with relevant professionals where appropriate and ensure that any urgent concerns are escalated without delay. A detailed written record is provided following the visit, offering a clear account of the circumstances and any recommendations for further action.
This service ensures that children remain safeguarded at all times, even during evenings, weekends and public holidays, and provides Local Authorities and legal professionals with the reassurance that urgent situations will be managed swiftly and competently.