Child Trust Funds and Local Authorities: Challenges and Opportunities
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Child Trust Funds present local authorities with new tools and opportunities. How should they respond?
Child Trust Funds will affect every baby born since September 2002. Local authorities might consider using the funds to protect looked-after children, promote active citizenship or combat financial exclusion. This paper examines the key issues and opportunities.
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