1. A Foot in the Door Using Data to reach most vulnerable families. Kim Leeds Early Years Quality & Performance Strategic Manager

2. Homeless Families – Scale & Needs Project Methodology Snapshot Results & Outcomes Next Steps

3. Scale of Homelessness in Tower Hamlets Three quarters of Statutory homelessness acceptances are for households with dependant children or a pregnant woman. Currently house over 2000 families in temporary accommodation. 1 in 12 children live in homeless households

4. Needs of homeless Families Multiple needs. Overwhelmingly from most disadvantaged parts of community. 90%+ homeless families claim housing benefit. Disadvantages of homelessness well documented. Gap widening in areas where high density of homelessness.

5. Homeless Service Target 100% of households in temporary accommodation with children aged under 5 to be in contact with local Childrens Centre by July 2010. Establish Tenancy Packs Create Targeted Outreach Team

6. Methodology Data Source – Homeless Service Database. Systematic Targeted door knocking. Skilled & Effective Needs Assessment Childrens Centre Registration Appropriate & Timely Referrals Follow up

7. Snapshot Results 7 August – 21 October 2009 212 Families approached. 43 Families interviewed 7 Not interested 72 No responses 28 Moved away

8. Snapshot Outcomes 7 August – 21 October 2009 13 Intensive Family Support 2 Parenting 20 ESOL 4 Education 3 Domestic Violence 7 Dentist 2 Health Visiting/ Immunisations 27 Housing Issues

9. Next Steps....... In depth evaluation. Case Study tracking. Mainstream good practice Use of other databases for targeted marketing of service. Child Development Grant

10. Any Questions?