Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC), is a National and Local approach in Falkirk, aimed at providing the best possible start for every child by offering the right help at the right time from the right people. 

Sometimes, your child or your family might need a bit of extra support, and GIRFEC is there to help us provide that. 

In Falkirk Council, our “closer to home” strategy and our dedication to The Promise represents our shared vision that by working together, we can ensure children grow up in nurturing environments that allow them to flourish within their families and communities. 
 
We want to find and build on the strengths of families and for families to safely care for their children at home or within the wider family network.   

GIRFEC encourages children, young people, parents/carers and professionals to work together when support is needed. 
You and your child know what is needed and by working together, we can make sure that your ‘wellbeing needs’ are met. 

Every child and young person has access to a Named Person, usually a health visitor or teacher, who can help you if you have any worries about your own or your child’s wellbeing and coordinates support when needed 

If more significant or complex needs are identified, a single planning approach will be used to build on strengths and address concerns and a Team Around the Child meeting will be arranged.  This Leaflet will explain what this means. 

The ‘child’s plan’ brings together various professionals to work towards positive outcomes with you and your family. 
We respect yours or your child’s privacy. Information will only be shared to ensure safety, and to support you or your child. 

Remember, GIRFEC is about making it easier for you or your child to receive the right help at the right time. Let’s work together to have strong families, safe children and bright futures.