Thirty-six million pounds is to be awarded to projects across the country that help improve the lives of vulnerable children, the Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families Edward Timpson has announced today (Monday 20 March 2017).
The 11 ambitious plans will help children who have been exposed to domestic abuse, support young disabled people living in care, and back care leavers as they get ready to start their adult lives.
The projects are part of the children’s social care innovation programme, which is backed by £200 million of government funding. This programme has supported 59 projects to date, providing evidence of best practice that is helping to improve children’s services across the country.
It is a key part of the government’s work to explore and develop the best possible services for vulnerable children and their families.
Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families Edward Timpson said:
Childhood should be a happy and safe time in all our lives. We must do all we can to make sure this is the reality for every child.
By harnessing the passion and expertise of those who care for children, we can provide them with life-changing support. By giving professionals the freedom to develop new and innovative ways of working, these fantastic projects will help make a real difference to children’s lives. I look forward to seeing them deliver great results in the future.
