Troubled Families funding could be extended post-2020

摘要

Funding for the Troubled Families programme could continue beyond 2020 after it was found three-quarters of councils are poised to make early intervention cuts. The MJ understands the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is keen to extend the programme if money can be secured from the Treasury in next year's Spending Review. Assistant director at consultancy iMPOWER, Ebony Hughes, said the funding was ‘critical' to reduce demand and save money in safeguarding.