Children's minister Maria Eagle said the money would be spent on a rangeof initiatives. These will include increased provision of classes onpositive parenting and anger management, enhanced family mediationservices and a helpline for parents.
The package includes money for families affected by parental drug useand domestic violence.
Eagle also launched a consultation on a new family and parentingstrategy, called Families Matter, which will run until 30 March.
- www.dhsspsni.gov.uk.
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