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Publication - Research and analysis

Child and parental wellbeing: measuring outcomes and understanding their relation with poverty

Published
7 March 2024
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Equality and rights
ISBN
9781835219614

Enhancing wellbeing is a crucial element of supporting the lives of children, young people and families living in poverty. This report represents a first step in assessing wellbeing outcomes and understanding their relation with poverty for low income families.

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