1. www.hertsdirect.org Tackling child poverty in Hertfordshire Caroline Swindells/Jenny Andrews Childhood Support Services Hertfordshire County Council

2. www.hertsdirect.org Child Poverty Act 2010 Hertfordshire child poverty strategic objectives group Action plan priorities Funding to support priorities More information at www.hertsdirect.org/childpoverty www.hertsdirect.org/childpoverty Child poverty context

3. www.hertsdirect.org Other Hertfordshire initiatives Thriving Families Better outcomes for families experiencing multiple and complex needs, including crime/ASB, poor school attendance and worklessness. Service based on family intervention model – one worker coordinating multi-agency support. Teams across Hertfordshire working with 450 families by March 2013.

4. www.hertsdirect.org Other Hertfordshire initiatives One Herts One Family Joint project - Westminster Drugs Project and Safe Places Children, parents and families with a range of issues – difficulties with drug or alcohol, domestic abuse, mental health or debt Free, Hertfordshire-wide service 01462 442442; www.wdp- drugs.org.uk/pages/onehertsonefamily.htmlwww.wdp- drugs.org.uk/pages/onehertsonefamily.html

5. www.hertsdirect.org Role of children’s centres As part of the core offer CCs should offer access to adult learning and employment support This may include volunteering opportunities as a step towards employment and links to JCP, FE colleges etc Links with Money Advice Unit, Citizen’s Advice Bureau, district councils, housing providers, Credit Unions…..

6. www.hertsdirect.org Role of children’s centres cont. Find out what support your families need to access training or volunteering opportunities Ensure families have access to information about benefits, work based initiatives, courses Promote Healthy Start, funded 2 year old places and Free School Meals Encourage parents to have aspirations for themselves and their children