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January 2009

30 January 2009

Government launches child poverty consultation

The government has lauched a consultation ahead of a Child Poverty Bill that will enshrine in legislation the promise to eradicate child poverty by 2020.

30 January 2009

First pilots of ContactPoint announced

The government has announced the first pilots of ContactPoint. Front line practitioners will start training and operating the ContactPoint directory in the Spring and it will roll out across the country from the summer. The online directory will include basic contact information for all children.

29 January 2009

25th British Social Attitudes Report published

The 25th Report of the British Social Attitudes survey has been published. The new publication includes a chapter on parenthood and looks at the public's attitudes towards parents and parenting.

22 January 2009

General Household Survey 2007 published

National statistics has published the General Household Survey for 2007. The survey finds that 11% of people are currently in a cohabiting relationship an increase of 2 percentage points since 2000. The number of people currently in a married relationship has decreased by 2 percentage points since 2000 to 60%.

20 January 2009

FPA launch Valentine's contraception campaign

As part of Contraceptive Awareness Week (9-15 February) the Family Planning Association is launching a campaign to help educate women about all of the contraceptive choices available to them. The aim of the campaign is to help match up all women with the contraceptive method that best suits their lifestyle.

19 January 2009

Rise in number of inter-ethnic relationships in Britain

A new report published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has revealed that the number of inter-ethnic relationships in Britain has risen, suggesting that people in Britain no longer view race itself as a meaningful basis when selecting a partner. The Commission has proposed that such findings reflect that Britain is becoming a more diverse and inter-related society.

19 January 2009

Charity warns of neglect of 6-13year olds

Action for Children has revealed that between the ages of six and thirteen children undergo a crucial turning point consisting of fundamental emotional and physical development. The charity warns that if children going through this stage of life continue to be overlooked then this could lead to damaging and permanent effects later in life.

19 January 2009

National Private Fostering Awareness Week (19-25 January)

The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) is using National Private Fostering Awareness Week (19-25 January) to raise awareness of private fostering amongst the public.

16 January 2009

Family relations highlighted as most important contribution to young people's well-being

A new survey conducted by the Prince's Trust has revealed that young people rate family as the main determinant of their happiness. The survey also found that young people who are not in education, employment or training are more likely to be unhappy than those who are.

14 January 2009

Introduction of National Family Week

The UK's very first National Family Week is to be held on 25th - 31st May 2009 and will promote the social and personal benefits of family life.

14 January 2009

Ed Balls announces new package of support for children

In an attempt to reduce the gap in educational attainment and life chances between children from deprived backgrounds and those who are better off, Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, has promised that new support will be provided for all children in order to help them achieve their full potential.

07 January 2009

£46 million boost for children, young people and families

The Government has awarded funding to over 100 voluntary sector organisations to help improve essential services for children, young people and families.

06 January 2009

The seven-steps of divorce - new book from Relate

A new book has been published by Relate which offers a seven step programme designed to help people through divorce.

05 January 2009

New Government taskforce tackles child poverty

The Government's new Take Up Taskforce is currently monitoring local services across the UK to ensure that they are supporting families at risk of poverty to claim the financial services available to them.

05 January 2009

Childline warns that January could see an increase in the number of children experiencing parental divorce

Childline have warned that this January could see an increase in the number of children being affected by divorce, adding to calls for the Government to provide greater support for families and children experiencing parental divorce and separation.

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