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25/07/2003
Proposals on £25m parenting fund unveiled
The Treasury and Department for Education and Skills have today published a consultation document on proposals for how to use the £25 million parenting Fund, which was announced as part of the 2002 Spending Review.
The Parenting Fund will assist voluntary and community organisations in the delivery of Parenting Support.
The proposals for consultation are the result of a close working relationship between representatives from the voluntary and community sector and government.
It is hoped that the fund will increase support services for groups who currently receive little access and spreading parenting support services to wider geographical areas.
Paul Boateng, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said: "The government is committed to enabling parents and families to access the support, help and advice that they need. The Parenting Fund is a significant investment of resources to support voluntary and community organisations in the important work they do to deliver parenting support."
The consultation exercise will run until 3 November.
(GMcG)
The Parenting Fund will assist voluntary and community organisations in the delivery of Parenting Support.
The proposals for consultation are the result of a close working relationship between representatives from the voluntary and community sector and government.
It is hoped that the fund will increase support services for groups who currently receive little access and spreading parenting support services to wider geographical areas.
Paul Boateng, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, said: "The government is committed to enabling parents and families to access the support, help and advice that they need. The Parenting Fund is a significant investment of resources to support voluntary and community organisations in the important work they do to deliver parenting support."
The consultation exercise will run until 3 November.
(GMcG)
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