'Huge' increase in number of struggling families needing help
There were 395 referrals to Wokingham Borough Council’s Early Help team between October and December in 2020 – 144 more than in the same period in 2019. THERE has been a “huge” increase in the number of struggling Wokingham families that require support to ensure their children are safe. New figures show there were 395 referrals to Wokingham Borough Council’s Early Help team between October and December in 2020 – 144 more than in the same period in 2019. The team, which looks to resolve family issues before they deteriorate and protect children from harm, has assessed 303...
Source: bracknellnews.co.uk