A £10m package of support will target the 25 most deprived local authorities in England as part of steps to eradicate child poverty by 2020.
The government initiative aims to help mothers who have lost their job as a result of the recession or those trying to get back to work after taking time out to raise families.
The schemes will provide employment support at local schools, bring work trials and childcare support into community buildings and provide a package of support for parents who want to be become self-employed.
Work and Pensions Secretary Yvette Cooper said: "More than 100,000 children could be lifted out of poverty if more second parents were able to work as their children get older.
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