Frontline funds: social workers to get budgets to support families

Neil Puffett
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Councils are to trial giving social workers money to spend on practical help for families, such as a new fridge, short break or childcare. Experts say the funding will be targeted at children most at risk of care proceedings.

Social workers could pay for extra support for struggling families such as short breaks if such help could prevent care proceedings. Picture: mashiki/Adobe Stock
Social workers could pay for extra support for struggling families such as short breaks if such help could prevent care proceedings. Picture: mashiki/Adobe Stock

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