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Bradford Council was facing a £70mn overspend at the end of March this year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 August 2024

High cost of agency social workers and care placements led to £42mn children’s trust overspend, council says

Young mothers are three times more likely to suffer from depression than older parents. Picture: oksix/Adobe Stock

News 2 August 2024

Study aims to improve mental health among young parents

News 1 August 2024

In August’s CYP Now: Labour’s key policies; kinship care; family support special

The Supporting Families funds much of the early help delivered by councils. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 August 2024

Special Report: Family support and family hubs

Research has shown that investing in family support services early delivers better health and academic outcomes. Picture: DGL Images/Adobe Stock

Features 1 August 2024

The Big Debate: Are family hubs the best way to meet families’ support needs?

Family hubs are being used to improve integration across services. Picture: South Tyneside Council

Other 1 August 2024

Key Data: Funding of family hubs programme

Salford City Council team has prevented 181 babies going into care, saving nearly £6mn.

Features 1 August 2024

Programme breaks cycle of repeat orders

The pandemic affected children’s speech and language development, which Doncaster’s Talking Together project aimed to address. Picture: ANDREAOBZEROVA/ADOBE STOCK

Features 1 August 2024

Family hubs become catalyst for new multi-agency interventions

Services offered at Medway family hubs include baby massage and infant feeding.

Features 1 August 2024

Council creates flexible support

Agencies are more likely to specialise in finding places for children with special needs or challenging behaviour. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Features 1 August 2024

Inspections Clinic: Independent fostering agencies

Practitioners draw out positives in the family’s relationships as well as problems. Picture: Chanintorn V/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 1 August 2024

Family approach tackles child to parent violence

Young people developed their skills by taking ownership of the project and promoting equality in the centre. Picture: Ourside

Best Practice 1 August 2024

Young people co-produce inclusive toilets at youth centre to better meet their needs

Katherine Parry is chief operating officer at Career Connect

Features 1 August 2024

How I Got Here: Karen Parry, chief operating officer, Career Connect

A range of activities will be on offer to children across the capital. Picture: City Hall

News 1 August 2024

Mayor of London invests £2mn in summer activities for vulnerable children

The memory boxes are designed to keep children's memories safe. Picture: Odua/Adobe Stock

News 1 August 2024

North Tyneside Council offers digital memory boxes to care-experienced children