Scottish Government

Ideas in Action An Overview of the Innovation Fund for Children 1999-2001

Evaluation Team - Carol Carson and Michelle Cargill

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Contents

FOREWORD
SECTION ONE:Introduction
The Innovation Fund for Children
The Ideas in Action report
Context
Poverty and social exclusion
Changing culture
Medical advances
Integrated services
Administration of the Innovation Fund for Children
Funding allocation
Surplus allocation
Innovation Fund for Children Project Activity
Child and family support
Child health in the community
Improving access to information and services
Mental health
Services for young people
Vulnerable children and young people
Common Challenges
Application process
Project management
Staffing issues
Opportunities for Shared Learning
Service user involvement
Staff recruitment and retention
Project evaluation
Project outcomes
Ongoing project practice
The way forward for child health
Conclusions
SECTION TWO : Innovation Fund for Children Projects 27 1999-2003
ANNEX: Bibliography