Research and analysis

Family finding and befriending and mentoring: evaluation reports

The evaluation of the family finding and befriending and mentoring programme, including from the first year of delivery and the final evaluation findings.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 25 September 2025
• Last updated: 30 July 2026
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  1. 30 July 2026

     Added 'Evaluation of the family finding and befriending and mentoring programme: year 2 report'.

  2. 25 September 2025

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Evaluation of the family finding and befriending and mentoring programme: year 2 report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-823-8 , RR1646

PDF, 2.39 MB, 164 pages

Evaluation of the family finding and befriending and mentoring programme: year 1 early findings

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-678-4, RR1556

PDF, 3.42 MB, 213 pages

Details

Reports from the evaluation of the family finding and befriending and mentoring programme. The programme was funded by the Department for Education and delivered across 45 local authorities in England.

The reports:

• examine programme implementation, delivery and outcomes
• explore how projects supported care-experienced children and young people to develop positive relationships and support networks

Findings are based on evidence gathered from children and young people, delivery teams and partner organisations throughout the programme.