Laura Sharman 06 January 2020

Troubled Families scheme gets £165m funding boost

The Government has confirmed up to £165m extra funding to support the Troubled Families programme.

The funding will be used to tackle problems such as unemployment, poor?school attendance, mental health issues, anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse through coordinated support.

Communities secretary, Robert Jenrick, said: 'The Troubled Families programme will help more people in need get access to the early, practical and coordinated support to transform their lives for the better.

'This is the right thing to do for families and for society as a whole, and these reforms will reduce the demand and dependency on costly, reactive key public services.

'We want to build on the success of the programme in the coming year, delivering on our manifesto commitment to ensure we reach all those who could benefit from the programme – from the early years and throughout their lives.'

The latest evaluation of the programme shows that it has reduced children going into care by a third and reduced the number of adults going to prison by a quarter.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

North Yorkshire Council
£29,064 - £31,537 per annum
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Children's Residential Short Breaks Worker

North Yorkshire Council
£31,537 - £34,434
Make a Difference in a Child’s Life -The future is bright at Nidderdale Children’s Resource Centre. Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Children and Families Intervention Worker (Best Start in Life Practitioner)

North Yorkshire Council
£31,537 - £34,434
We are looking to recruit effective, resilient and highly motivated individuals to join our Children and Families Service Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Team Manager – Youth Justice Service

North Yorkshire Council
£51,356 - £55,539 per annum
Lead change. Transform lives. Shape the future of youth justice in North Yorkshire. Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

Curriculum Lead - Engagement (Maths)

North Yorkshire Council
£38,220 - £42,839
Are you an outstanding educator with a passion for inclusive learning, curriculum development and supporting colleagues to achieve excellence? North Yorkshire / countywide
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council
Linkedin Banner