Provides a timely assessment of the shifting interplay between state provision and voluntary organisations delivering early interventions for children, young people and their families. Using one-hundred voices from charities and stakeholders on the frontline, this book provides vivid accounts of the lived experiences of charitable groups, offering key insights into the impact of social policy decisions on their work and telling the story of the last decade.

About the Author
Alison Body is a Lecturer in Philanthropic Studies with the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent. Previously, she was a CEO of a leading children's charity and a lead Commissioning Officer for early intervention services for Kent County Council and has significant experience of working closely with voluntary sector organisations and funders to deliver essential services which achieve maximum impact for children, families and communities.

Reviews
"This book raises fundamental issues in service provision and in how we understand the contemporary world of children's services. Well-written, and drawing on original data, it provides a cogent and stimulating analysis." Nick Frost, Leeds Beckett University



Book Information
ISBN 9781447346432
Author Alison Body
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Policy Press