Research and analysis
Family network pilot evaluation: initial research report
Service providers' reflections on the implementation and impact of the family network pilot.
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Launched in 2023, the family network pilot trialled a new form of support for the wider friends and family of children going through family court pre-proceedings.
As part of the family network pilot, DfE commissioned an implementation and process evaluation, and impact evaluation of the pilot. The findings in this report focus on the experiences of strategic and delivery stakeholders in introducing and embedding the pilot.
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Published 27 November 2025