Troubled Families Programme and ESF Provision for Families with Multiple Problems

1. Troubled Families Programme and ESF Provision for Families with Multiple Problems In the last 12 months, the Government has launched two programmes which both have supporting the most troubled families at their heart, and as their focus. One is called the Troubled Families programme and the other the ESF Provision for Families. After speaking with various DWP staff, local authorities and providers it is clear that a rolling picture of confusion and uncertainty has emerged about the two programmes. Some of this can be explained by the fact that the launches were so close together, but most of it is down to a lack of clear information. This slide deck provides some practical information to help you direct families to the most appropriate provision and to respond to questions your local partners might have. It also gives you a brief summary of the two provisions and aims to illustrate how ESF fits in with the Troubled Families programme.

2. Troubled Families programme and ESF Provision for Families The DWP ESF Provision for Families with Multiple Problems aims to tackle entrenched worklessness by progressing families closer to employment. The Troubled Families programme is led by DCLG, and is a cross departmental initiative which aims to turn around the lives of 120,000 troubled families by 2015. Families primary referred route is local authorities, and the provision is delivered by local welfare to work providers. A secondary referral route is self referral from the provider, sourced from other agencies including JCP. Delivery is through local authorities and aims to tackle youth crime, anti-social behaviour, school attendance and worklessness. Both programmes have a shared aim of reducing worklessness among the most troubled families in England through a whole family approach.

3. How the ESF Families Provision aligns with the Troubled Families Programme

4. Eligibility comparison ESF provision TF programme Targeting troubled families A single point of contact who works with the family. Local providers working with local authorities Payment for employment outcomes Focus on steps towards work, not just employment.

5. Eligibility – Summary Checklist Troubled Families programme Minimum 2 out of these 4 criteria : 1 or more adult in the household on out of work benefit. 1 or more child with a recorded offence or 1 or more member of household with an anti-social behaviour intervention 1 or more child with, in the last 3 terms, 15% unauthorised absence, or 3 temporary exclusions, or permanent exclusion, or at a PRU. 1 or more high cost factor defined by the local authority European Social Fund provision Minimum 2 people in the family Meets worklessness criteria At least one adult on a working age benefit Will have complex needs and experience multiple problems, for example : Debt; Family conflict; Antisocial behaviour; Housing problems. Does the individual qualify? from an eligible family Aged 16+, and allowed to work in the EU Not in full time education Not working more than 16 hours per week Not on the Work Programme

6. Contacts and Further Information https://knowledgehub.local.gov.uk/group/supportingtroubledfamilies http://www.communities.gov.uk/communities/troubledfamilies/ DCLG Troubled Families Team: T. 030 3444 1127 E. families.team@communities.gsi.gov.uk http://www.dwp.gov.uk/supplying-dwp/what-we-buy/welfare-to-work-services/european-social-fund/support-for-families/ DWP Troubled Families team: E. families.results@dwp.gsi.gov.uk