Vulnerable Children and public services

16 Feb 2021 11:22 AM

Peers will examine how well public services tackle underlying causes of child vulnerability in families including domestic abuse, poor mental health and addiction.

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The Public Services Committee has launched a new inquiry to look at whether reforming public services can address the growing child vulnerability crisis.

The inquiry will focus on public services for children and families in England and look at how providers support mothers and families during pregnancy and children from early years through to 18.

Areas the committee will explore include:

Baroness Armstrong, chair of the committee, said:

“The number of vulnerable children invisible to public services has increased significantly in the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Our new inquiry will consider public services in the broadest sense, exploring community-level initiatives and the role of the private, voluntary and charitable sectors in the delivery of services to children and families.”

You can follow committee and progress of the inquiry on Twitter: @LordsPublicSCom.

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