It proposes a number of measures to increase support for parents and their families, including a national Parents' Charter setting out the minimum level of help mothers and fathers should expect from government.
Local authorities will also be required to produce local parent charters detailing what services parents are entitled to.
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) plans to set up a national helpline for parents called Parent Know-How and a website to allow mothers and fathers to find local support services.
A total of £34m has been set aside during the next three years to provide two expert parenting advisers in every local authority area. These advisers will be based in extended schools.
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