Lord Filkin unveiled the funding at a conference organised by NCB to celebrate the achievements of Healthy Care, a programme developed to achieve better outcomes for looked-after young people. The new programme will take this work forward.
The conference showcased Healthy Care projects from local and regional partnerships.
"We are delighted that the Government has confirmed its commitment to achieving the wellbeing of looked-after children," said Helen Chambers, NCB, who manages the Healthy Care programme.
Rachael Phillips, a young person who spoke at the event about her experiences of the programme commented: "Expressing myself through art was easier than talking about my feelings. There should be more of these opportunities available to looked-after young people."
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