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I can't speak English and I have problems... I can't work and I worry about providing for my children. I would love to go to work and I am now trying to find a new [job].

Male in 30s/40s

Invisible Islington: A report by the Cripplegate Foundation (2008)

How To Get Involved

4 In 10: The End Child Poverty London Project Themes

4 in 10 will centre on four key themes, identified by the London Child Poverty Commission as key issues children and families living in poverty in London face:

Child Development, Education and Well-being, including :
- Pre-school childcare;
- Education (including extended schools, supporting the Primary-Secondary transition, supporting 16-18 year olds into employment and parental support in development);
- Health (including healthy eating, sexual health and family planning, disability and mental well-being);
- Intensive support for literacy.
Parental Support, including :
- Financial advice (including benefits advice, increasing take-up and debt management);
- Mental well-being;
- Adult education (including literacy);
- Developing employability and support in the transition to employment.
Housing, including :
- Employment and benefits advice;
- Regeneration of local area;
- Support for families in temporary accommodation.
Black and Minority Ethnic Groups , including :
- Advancement for recent migrant families;
- Inclusion of Black and Minority Ethnic groups in the workforce;
- Targeting of Black and Minority Ethnic groups in services/support;
- Language and literacy support.

We particularly want to hear from organisations whose operations fall under one or multiple themes, as well as organisations that campaign on these issues; if you feel your organisation does find out how you can get involved.