Parental mental health problems and substance misuse affect a significant number of families‎.‎ This handbook provides practitioners with early intervention techniques and effective support strategies for ensuring the best outcomes for these vulnerable families‎.‎ Featuring pointers‎,‎ models and practice examples‎,‎ A Practical Guide to Early Intervention and Family Support considers the concept of resilience and effective family support‎.‎ Assessing the policy context and possible barriers to support‎,‎ it looks at assessment of need‎,‎ safeguarding children‎,‎ minimising negative impact‎,‎ and most importantly‎,‎ keeping families together where possible‎.‎ Drawing on key research on the risks and impacts‎,‎ this book demonstrates the need for a unified approach from a range of adult and children‎'‎s services‎.‎ This third edition has been fully updated to reflect developments in policy and services‎.‎ Essential reading for all professionals who are involved in providing services to families‎,‎ it will also be of interest to service commissioners and those with an‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎