WE ALL want our own families, and those in our communities, to thrive.
But so often it can be all too easy to write off those that need an extra bit of help.
Maybe there’s one such family in your street. A mum who might be struggling to keep her kids in school or a dad who simply doesn’t seem able to control his brood.
But the “thriving families” scheme has shown great results, proving that with a bit of well placed time and effort, there can be a turnaround.
Rather than abandoning these people, we should be helping them.
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