The reducing parental conflict programme was first proposed in a Department for Work and Pensions policy document on improving support for unemployed families in April 2017.
This stated that better support is needed for low income couples in conflict as this can damage children's upbringing and life chances. The DWP also said that existing parenting courses have limited impact if the relationship between parents is poor.
In answer to a request for an update on the programme from Conservative MP Andrew Selous, work and pensions minister Kit Malthouse confirmed that 30 councils will be trialling the programme.
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