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Tackling child poverty in Hertfordshire. Caroline Swindells/Jenny Andrews Childhood Support Services Hertfordshire County Council. Child poverty context. Child Poverty Act 2010 Hertfordshire child poverty strategic objectives group Action plan priorities Funding to support priorities
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Tackling child poverty in Hertfordshire Caroline Swindells/Jenny Andrews Childhood Support Services Hertfordshire County Council
Child poverty context • Child Poverty Act 2010 • Hertfordshire child poverty strategic objectives group • Action plan priorities • Funding to support priorities • More information at www.hertsdirect.org/childpoverty
Other Hertfordshire initiatives Thriving Families • Better outcomes for families experiencing multiple and complex needs, including crime/ASB, poor school attendance and worklessness. • Service based on family intervention model – one worker coordinating multi-agency support. • Teams across Hertfordshire working with 450 families by March 2013.
Other Hertfordshire initiatives One Herts One Family • Joint project - Westminster Drugs Project and Safe Places • Children, parents and families with a range of issues – difficulties with drug or alcohol, domestic abuse, mental health or debt • Free, Hertfordshire-wide service • 01462 442442; www.wdp-drugs.org.uk/pages/onehertsonefamily.html
Role of children’s centres • As part of the core offer CCs should offer access to adult learning and employment support • This may include volunteering opportunities as a step towards employment and links to JCP, FE colleges etc • Links with Money Advice Unit, Citizen’s Advice Bureau, district councils, housing providers, Credit Unions…..
Role of children’s centres cont. • Find out what support your families need to access training or volunteering opportunities • Ensure families have access to information about benefits, work based initiatives, courses • Promote Healthy Start, funded 2 year old places and Free School Meals • Encourage parents to have aspirations for themselves and their children