Monmouthshire have been using family group conferences since 1999. Funded The Social Services Department refers all cases inclucing LAC, child protection and family support. The age group for referral is 0-16. The project is part of the Family Answers cluster project.Further information: Family AnswersAction for Children30 Stow Park AvenueNewportNP20 4FN Tel: 01633 215784email: family.answers@actionforchildren.org.uk