In all the wrong places

Families at risk turn up in all the wrong places for them to get help! Using four case studies, the dilemmas of identifying and responding to the needs of children at risk in mental health, school and other settings will be... [ view full abstract ]

Families at risk turn up in all the wrong places for them to get help!


Using four case studies, the dilemmas of identifying and responding to the needs of children at risk in mental health, school and other settings will be discussed .

The poster will invite consideration of the gaps in the system for children and their families with complex needs, whose families are worn out and whose systems also seem to be short on energy and time.