4Children comment on Government’s proposed welfare reforms

“There is a clear need for renewed scrutiny of the effects of benefit capping on a large number of families. The Government should more carefully model and test this and other disputed measures in the Welfare Reform Bill – child maintenance application charges, for example. Untested, they risk passing unfairness into law, and pushing many families into even greater difficulty in already difficult times.”

“This is an area where the Prime Minister’s proposed Family Test could really make its mark.  It is therefore imperative that the test becomes operational as swiftly as possible.”

 

About 4Children

4Children is the national charity all about children and families. We have spearheaded a joined-up, integrated approach to children’s services and work with a wide range of partners around the country to ensure children and families have access to the services and support they need in their communities. We run Sure Start Children’s Centres as well as family and youth services across Britain.

 

We develop, influence and shape national policy on all aspects of the lives of children, young people and families.  As the Government’s strategic partner for early years and childcare we have a crucial role in co-producing policy with the Department of Education and representing the sector’s views and experiences.  Our national campaigns, like Give Me Strength, change policy and practice and put the needs of children and families on the political and policy agenda.

 

For further information, please contact:

Attila Kulcsar at attila.kulcsar@4children.org.uk or call 020 7522 6919 / 07917542464

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