Culturally Attuned Family Support in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Evaluation Report

This document describes an evaluation of a family support program in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, specifically targeting Army and Pakistani Muslim communities to prevent statutory interventions for children at risk. The program aimed to offer culturally sensitive interventions and was assessed using a mixed-method approach, including case file analysis, interviews, and cost analysis. Despite implementation challenges, such as staffing changes, the program was successful in engaging the community and providing culturally competent services. The evaluation underscores the significance of cultural attunement and holistic approaches in social work, but also notes limitations in determining the long-term effects of the program due to changes during its implementation. The report includes data on child welfare, program activities, and costs, and acknowledges the contributions of various stakeholders. The evaluation also reflects on the broader context of social work and family support, emphasizing the need for rapport, family involvement, and diverse interventions. **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 Education (DfE)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Value for money evaluation; Impact evaluation; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Theory-based methods
• Theory-based methods: Realist evaluation
• Process methods: Individual interviews; Output or performance modelling
• Value for money methods: Cost-effectiveness analysis
• 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: July 2017

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