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flag New Zealand allocates $50M to youth programs for at-risk children, focusing on early intervention and proven results.

flag The New Zealand government has awarded $50 million from its $190 million Social Investment Fund to seven programs targeting vulnerable youth, including children with parents in prison, those in care, and those suspended from school before age 13. flag The initiatives, serving over 1,600 children from newborns to 18 across regions like Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington, aim to improve health, education, housing, and family employment through early intervention. flag Projects were selected based on proven impact and evaluation capacity, with outcomes monitored by a panel of experts. flag A second funding round is expected early next year. flag The Social Investment Agency, managing the fund, is operating under interim leadership as its chief executive faces an ongoing investigation.

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