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Building trust through Family Help: a Social Worker’s perspective

Building trust through Family Help: a Social Worker’s perspective By Maddison, Eastbourne Family First Pilot Those were the words of an apprehensive mum, who I met when she was expecting her first baby. She was wary of Children’s Services and unsure whether accepting support might be seen as a sign Read more

By Alison Morris, 5 days ago October 26, 2026

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