Topic
Promising practice — cross-sectoral integration (health, social care, education) within one service point.
Tools & Frameworks
Good practice
Use it to…
Use it to help identify, adapt, and apply effective solutions for integrated 'one-stop' early years family support hubs.
Where to look in this resource
The whole document is relevant - it summarises the main characteristics of the practice.
Description
Following a Swedish model, Family Centres bring maternity and child health care, social-welfare services and early-education facilities together within a single, community-based service point for parents and young children. They are implemented across the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark) and provide integrated, easily accessible support during the early years.
Brief description
Community-based hubs integrating health, social care and education for parents and young children.
Country
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, SwedenÂ
Keywords
Nordic model, integrated services, one-stop hub, early years, cross-sectoral, Promotion, Universal prevention
Resource Title
Family Centres
