Changes in the Intensive Families Support Teams (IFST)
Within IFST we have been working to return our frontline teams to a double district approach, recognising the need to deliver localised support to our partners and families. We are delighted to inform you that this is almost complete and the Welwyn, Hatfield and Hertsmere IFST will become operational as of 30th January.
Following a period of internal team development, the team will be reaching out to local partners to re-establish key links and partnership approaches, with plans for networking events later in the year.
Until this date, please continue to link in with your local managers covering the quadrants or directly with CS for those families needing support.
The IFST team structure will return to the following as of 30th January 2023:
- Stevenage and North Herts – Team Manager: Sally Lee
- Watford and Three Rivers – Team Manager: Debbie Stone
- East Herts and Broxbourne – Team Manager: Janine Culpin
- St Albans and Dacorum – Team Manager: Penny Smith
- Welwyn Hatfield and Hertsmere – Team Manager: Ruth Coleman (Welwyn and Hatfield will be covered by Janine and Hertsmere by Debbie Stone until January 30th)
Contact details for the Welwyn, Hatfield and Hertsmere Team (as of 30th January) will be:
The Old Courthouse, St Albans Road East, Hatfield, AL10 0ES | 01438 845400
Please do not hesitate to contact familiesfirst.support@hertfordshire.gov.uk if you have any questions in the meantime.