Torbay MP Adrian Sanders sees the need to invest in children and families at The Smart Money event

By PRSD, on Thursday, June 24, 2010

Adrian Sanders MP for Torbay has pledged his commitment to early intervention services at a reception hosted by Action for Children, Family Action and Children England in support of vulnerable children, young people and their families in Torbay, which could mean a child-centred day at one of his surgeries.

The Smart Money event was hosted by the charities to show MPs how effective early intervention services are in tackling deep rooted problems such as deprivation and neglect before they spiral out of control but also the economic benefits they bring to the public purse.

The three charities, who between them represent hundreds of local schemes supporting vulnerable children and their families, have asked MPs to help make a difference by writing to the chancellor to ask how the Treasury intends to deliver efficiency to the economy, challenging their local authority to find out how vulnerable families are being helped in their constituency and holding a child-centred day at their MPs surgery.

Adrian told the PRSD: “I recognise the crucial role that early intervention can play both in creating brighter futures for disadvantaged children and families, and in delivering savings to the taxpayer in reduced social and welfare costs. I am looking forward to working in partnership with Action for Children, Family Action and Children England while in office to ensure we make tomorrow better for children and families in Torbay.”