How it works in Luton
We’ve focused on four key areas.
- Family help: local teams offering early, tailored support - bringing together targeted help and child-in-need work
- Multi-agency child protection: a dedicated team working across services to protect children at risk
- Family networks: supporting families to draw on their own networks - keeping children with people they know and trust
- Safeguarding partners: ensuring education and other key partners like health and policing are fully involved in safeguarding reforms
Behind the scenes, we’ve strengthened our workforce, improved IT systems and enhanced information sharing. This means everything works smoothly and families get the help they need.
The Luton difference
We know that life can change in an instant. In Luton, we’re making sure that when families face challenges, they’re met with understanding, not judgment.
We offer support that’s local, timely, and respectful - because we know that families often hold the solutions themselves.
Families tell us they feel more in control, better supported, and less overwhelmed. They work with familiar faces, not a revolving door of professionals.
And when children can’t stay with their parents, we help them stay with someone they know so they can thrive in a safe, loving environment.
Families can access support in many ways through their GP, school, community links or directly. Read our 'effective support' document here.