Member News: Barnardo's welcomes £84m cash boost towards programmes for children in care

Barnardo's is pleased to hear the announcement in the Budget from Chancellor Philip Hammond that £84m will be invested over five years to expand programmes for children in care.

Barnardo’s Chief Executive, Javed Khan said:

"Children’s services are reaching breaking point, so we welcome this much needed cash injection in today’s Budget.  

But children and families desperately need support much earlier – to prevent them going into the care system.

We are working with government, local authorities and others to develop long-term strategic partnerships around the country, co-designing and co-delivering services, so that young people get the help they need when they need it."

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