The response role is
offered as an additional resource to families who require an
immediate (often same day) outreach service to further assess the
needed supports and/or to assist with immediate support needs. The
response role also ensures that families can be engaged quickly in
an environment of their own choice.
The response role
aims to provide a more thorough assessment of immediate needs and a
clear picture of the ongoing support needs of the family that will
assist with the allocation process to the relevant local
agency.
The service will
focus on immediate/short term goals to assist in preventing further
escalation of concern/risk/family breakdown, whilst the ongoing
support needs are further assessed and mobilized.
The response service
also provides an active linkage role to the allocated/referred
service or individual worker to ensure a clear and respectful
introduction of the family to the needed
supports/resources.
This response role
may be offered by Child FIRST or the local family service
provider.
