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Dame Clare Tickell, Chief Executive of Action for Children responds to the Government's announcement on the new Troubled Families Unit

15 December 2011

"For those families with complex needs, often caught in a tangled web of substance misuse, mental health difficulties, poverty and unemployment, the prospects can be bleak. These families are often dealing with many problems throughout their lifetime, but with expert help and support, even the most difficult of lives can be turned around - keeping children safe at home, reducing anti-social behaviour and improving educational attendance.

"The investment announced today provides an opportunity for local authorities to extend partnerships with the voluntary sector in order to help and support families in great need. We must ensure that this new money is used in the most effective way possible, keeping a focus on the things that we know do work and ensuring the most vulnerable children and families are supported throughout."



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