As Cabinet Member for Integrated Children’s Services, I agree:
a. the principle of adopting a Family Hub Model of provision for Open Access Services in Kent, in accordance with the Government Policy on Family Hubs and Start for Life which align with the priorities of the Executive and the Council as per the Strategic Statement.
b. to accept relevant funding via the Family Hub Transformation Authority programme, including agreement to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding requirement to participate as a Transformation Authority.
c. To confirm that any implementation or full delivery of a Family Hub Model in Kent will be subject to the development of detailed proposals, appropriate consultation, engagement and governance through normal Executive Decision-making arrangements.
d. delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Children, Young people and Education, in consultation it the Cabinet Member for Integrated Children’s Services, to undertake relevant actions, including but not limited to entering into contracts or other legal agreements, as necessary to implement the decision.
The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health was consulted on the decision due to service implications of Family Hubs on activity within the Public – she supported the decision.