Babies and young children growing up in poverty are less likely to live a long, fulfilling and happy life than their peers. But early support for parents and families, through integrated services like Sure Start, can mitigate the detrimental impacts of low income on life chances.

Since 2010, funding support for these initiatives has dramatically eroded. New initiatives, such as Family Hubs or Start for Life, are welcome in re-invigorating the idea of family-centred approaches, but to drive a step change in children's outcomes, we need a bolder, long-term ambition for joined up family support.

We’re calling for a new era of integrated family support. Our new national policy framework, created in partnership with the Ethos Foundation, brings together the views of families and the sector, alongside a robust evidence review, to inform a long-term policy vision for the design and governance of joined-up family support services.

On Tuesday 15 July 15:30-17:00 BST we’re gathering experts across the early years sector to share insights, learnings and recommendations from our new report.

Join us at Nesta’s central London offices to find out how industry leaders can work together to make sure timely, effective support reaches young children and families most in need across the UK. We’ll be presenting our findings alongside project partners and stakeholders, followed by a networking drinks reception on our 6th floor balcony overlooking the Thames. There will also be an option to join online for those who cannot make it in person.

This event is for policymakers, senior decision makers in local authorities and health organisations, early years professionals and practitioners, civic leaders, and the early years research and innovation community.

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