Evaluation of Phase 1 of the Local Family Offer Pilot

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of various relationship support programs within England, collectively aimed at enhancing parental relationships and reducing family breakdown. The Local Family Offer (LFO) pilot program, involving 12 Local Authorities (LAs), was assessed through qualitative interviews, focusing on strategy development and implementation. The evaluation found that the program raised awareness of relationship support and promoted innovative approaches, but faced challenges like resource constraints and aligning priorities. Additionally, the document reviews the implementation of strategy development, grant funding, and training programs across LAs, highlighting the usefulness of exercises like the Theory of Change and coaching support, despite issues with role clarity and impact measurement. Furthermore, it examines the outcomes of specific programs like 'Think Couple', 'Me, You and Baby Too', and 'Parents as Partners', noting improvements in staff confidence and family dynamics, but also identifying challenges in program uptake and recruitment. Overall, the evaluations conclude that while relationship support programs have led to positive changes and informed policy developments, such as the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme, ongoing efforts are needed to overcome obstacles and effectively evaluate the impact on relationships. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Work and Pensions
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Individual interviews
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: January 2019

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes