New Zealand's government plans to cut $14m funding from the Family Start program, affecting 1,600 babies under 2.
New Zealand's government plans to cut $14m funding from the Family Start program, a 25% reduction, leading to a loss of 107 social workers and impacting 1,600 babies under 2. The program, supporting at-risk families and children, has been linked to reduced post-neonatal mortality and increased immunization rates. The Public Service Association (PSA) opposes the cuts, urging the government to reconsider.
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