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Spending early on children in care will save in the long term
Friday, June 4th, 2010
31 March 2010
The real problem is that the director of a local looked-after children’s services is making decisions based on a 12-month budget. Even though evidence can show incredible savings over the life of a difficult child, by early intervention and investment, the director can’t report that back at a finance meeting. All that is shown is a big spend on one child. The long-term savings for these children will come by ensuring that they don’t go on to be a burden on prison, mental health services and the benefits system, as well as ensuring that any future children they have don’t repeat the same distressing cycle.
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