Child poverty in Camden

1
Child poverty in Camden

• 30 of children live in families claiming income
  support or jobseekers allowance
• Over 40 of children are entitled to free school
  meals
• Over 60 of lone parents are not in work

2
Benefits project - advice for parents going into
work or training

• Benefits advice based at CIS
• Aims to maximise benefits and childcare funding
  for low income parents entering (or trying to
  remain in) work/training
• Partnership working with Sure Start, CCSF CIS and
  Jobcentre Plus