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Daybreak offers Family Group Decision Making services for Local Authorities and other relevant community organisations. We predominately do this via Family Group Conferencing, as well as Family Network Meetings.

Whilst Family Group Decision Making is a tool mostly seen to support Children’s Services, it is a powerful mechanism that can support any family unit in resolving a challenging situation and devising a plan - whilst keeping the child or adult who needs additional support at the centre of decision making.

As a result, Daybreak’s expertise and ethos can be a supportive benefit in a number of situations, across child and adult social care.

Regardless of why a referral is made to Daybreak, we offer a comprehensive and independent service. Our expert co-ordinators will consult with immediate family members to decide whether a Family Group Conference (FGC) or Family Network Meeting is viable. If it is, we then undertake all necessary work to ensure that the process is successful.

Daybreak works closely with social workers and other professionals to find solutions to challenges concerning children, adolescents and vulnerable adults whose safety or welfare may be at risk. We work independently but alongside the referring organisation to help deliver a plan that everyone supports.

Our work mainly involves delivering Family Group Conferences (FGCs) under contract to Local Authorities - as well as via community referrals. Below you can learn more about the referral process and access our latest referral form.

We also offer support to the professional community by facilitating training and professional development opportunities in this fields, including guidance for referrers.

If you are interested in commission are Family Group Decision Making service or our training offder please contact us: headoffice@daybreakfgc.org.uk

We offer one-off purchasing options for professionals, organisations, and individuals looking for a person-led, restorative approach to support. This is available for anyone unable to access our support via an existing contract or program.

If someone you know is facing a life change or challenge, we can help. This may be around family relationships, making important decisions, or finding the right support.

To learn more, explore how we can help or arrange making a referral email headoffice@daybreakfgc.org.uk

With over 25 years of experience in Family Group Decision Making across both Local Authority and community settings, we are a leading trainer in the field.

With the introduction of the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill and the Children’s Social Care Prevention Grant, it’s more important than ever to equip your team with the right skills to provide effective, family-first problem-solving support.

Our expert trainers offer high-quality, impactful training by bringing decades of first-hand experience using restorative and solution-focused techniques into the training room.

• In-person & virtual options

• Group bookings & individual spaces

• In-house & independent practitioners

• Courses designed for your needs

• Accreditation options available

“I feel inspired, positive and ready to embark on my new role. I feel more confident and have a good, thorough understanding of my responsibilities. I am so grateful!”

For more information, explore our Training Hub.

At Daybreak, we see an increasing need and opportunity to bring the skillsets and principles of Family Group Conferences and Family Group Decision Making into the wider community, to enhance access, and to broaden the situations within which the approach is utilised.

As a result, and in support of our current strategy, we are exploring and establishing partnerships with community organisations in our current areas, with a particular focus on Berkshire and Hampshire. We see opportunities in the areas of; homelessness prevention, community cohesion, hospital discharges, family conflicts, domestic violence, and others.

Should you see an opportunity for Daybreak to get involved, or want to understand how we work alongside families and communities more, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We love hearing about the diverse ways organisations are engaging with local communities, and are keen to be creative to find ways to support organisations meet the needs of their beneficiaries.

A recent example is our work in Portsmouth, as part of the Dragonfly Project.