Nursery World - David Cameron sets up new unit to support troubled families

The Prime Minister has appointed Louise Casey, who previously advised Tony Blair on anti-social behaviour, to head up a new unit set up by Number Ten to tackle 120,000 troubled families.

David Cameron announced the appointment during prime minister’s questions.

Mr Cameron said, ‘I am determined that we will turn around the lives of these troubled families because to build strong communities, we will have to start with parenting and families.

‘Tens of thousands of pounds are spent on these families but no-one is getting involved and dealing with these families to turn their lives around.’

Ms Casey, (pictured), who is currently independent Victims Commissioner, will report to Eric Pickles, the communities secretary.

Ms Casey said, ‘This is a huge challenge for me but an area in which I feel I have a lot of expertise and passion. A number of approaches will be needed to get these families lives back on track – to end their criminality, to get kids back into school, get parents ready to work and reduce costs for the taxpayer.’

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