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"Report of a research and development project, commisioned by the Department of Health, that looked at the interfaces within and between services for families where a parent has persistent mental health, alcohol or drug problems. The services that have been set up to help the children and parents in such families are located in and administered by a number of different organisations. Effective collaboration, joint working across the many interfaces, and a sharp focus on the family as a whole are essential if these children and their parents are to receive appropriate help, advice and guidance. Findings are based on data from 105 social services departments. The project provides new benchmark information on how policy and practice in this area is currently implemented across England and Wales"--Back cover.