The YAP Model is a unique way of providing intensive, focused support to children, young people and families with a range of needs and who are often cause for concern to not only the Social Work services in the HSE but to Education, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Youth Justice, their families and communities. The HSE invested in bringing the model to Ireland in 2002 because of the proven effectiveness in the US and the model has adapted to the Irish context very well.