Innovative multi-agency programmes, which aim to turn around the lives of the most challenging and vulnerable families, are being expanded with 88 new Family Intervention Projects (FIPs) being launched across the country.
They will pay for an extra 200 keyworkers to provide intensive support to more than 1,200 families. Additional funds are also being allocated to local councils to start or extend existing FIPs in their areas.
Announcing the expansion recently, children and families minister Dawn Primarolo said, 'Family Intervention Projects challenge, confront and support parents and children to help them change their behaviour for the benefit of the whole family and wider community. Prevention is the best way to stop problems with families escalating and impacting on their neighbours.'
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