The soon-to-be published child health strategy will unveil an expansion of family nurse partnerships - the innovative US scheme that targets young, vulnerable parents.
The scheme is already being piloted in 30 primary care trust (PCT) areas. It has proved its value and is set to be rolled out further. Last week's white paper on social mobility hailed family nurse partnerships as a successful way to target vulnerable families. So why is the government so keen on them?
Research from both sides of the Atlantic has shown they lead to improvements in children's language skills and health, and a reduction in incidents of neglect and abuse. Other benefits include greater involvement of fathers and better job prospects for mothers.
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