Our response to the Government's 'Listening to Troubled Families' report

Commenting on the Government's report: Listening to Troubled Families, Action for Children Chief Executive Dame Clare Tickell said:

"This report recognises challenges faced by some of the most vulnerable  families, and the impact this has on children, that we see every day in our own family intervention projects up and down the country. 

"We have found that the whole family approach really works in turning these families around -they need the right amount of support and challenge to give them the skills they need help get back on their own two feet and overcome the challenges they face.

"This has long term benefits for society too. For every £1 invested annually in Action for Children's targeted services designed to catch problems early and prevent problems from recurring, society benefits by between £7.60 and £9.20".