The pilot model of Integrated Community Based Social Services (ICBSS) for Roma and Egyptian Communities introduces a new family based approach of services, meaning that the whole family becomes a focus as unit for planning and intervention.  Strengthening families helps to improve the resilience of the family unit, and consequently contributes to empowering family members. The move to a family based approach with supports and services delivered through / at the community level, will ensure early intervention and localized services which are delivered in an integrated and holistic way, targeting the most excluded communities.