The Commission on Families and the Well-being of Children was established last year by the National Family and Parenting Institute and NCH, with funding from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
The commission says it is concerned about the substantial minorities who are facing poverty, poor mental health and inequalities in physical health and education. It is calling for a shift away from punitive to supportive approaches.
In determining the line between state intervention and family autonomy, the Commission was guided by the Human Rights Act and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Its recommendations include 'a menu of universal and targeted services', similar to service provision in Every Child Matters and Youth Matters. But the commission says there should be 'a legal entitlement' for universal services for all parents and families. Parenting support should be available for parents of children of all ages.
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