Lunch and Learn about Ending Child Poverty

Course Overview:

This Lunch and Learn session is designed for mediators and professionals who want to explore the urgent issue of child poverty and the actions needed to address it. Child poverty remains a significant challenge, affecting families across the UK. This session will provide valuable insights into the causes of child poverty and the steps that can be taken to reduce its impact on children and their families. By understanding these drivers, mediators can better support the families they work with and contribute to broader efforts to tackle poverty.

Speaker: Rachel Walter

Rachel Walter is the Manager of the End Child Poverty Coalition and has been actively involved in advocacy and policy work aimed at reducing child poverty in the UK. Rachel brings extensive knowledge of the factors driving child poverty and a deep understanding of the strategies and interventions that can help alleviate it. She has worked closely with various organizations and stakeholders to raise awareness and promote solutions to this critical issue.

Session Details:

Presentation: Rachel Walter will deliver a 40-minute presentation covering:

• Understanding Child Poverty: Gain insight into what child poverty is, its causes, and its long-term effects on families.
• Key Drivers of Child Poverty: Explore the socioeconomic factors that contribute to child poverty, including housing, income inequality, and education access.
• Interventions and Solutions: Learn about the latest policy initiatives, advocacy efforts, and practical solutions aimed at reducing child poverty.
• The Role of Mediators: Discover how mediators can support families affected by poverty and contribute to the broader effort to end child poverty.

Discussion: After the presentation, there will be a Q&A session, allowing participants to ask questions and discuss practical approaches to supporting families struggling with poverty. This interactive portion will provide valuable insights into how mediators and professionals can make a difference.

Who Should Attend:

• Family mediators and professionals working with low-income families
• Mediators looking to understand the impact of poverty on family dynamics
• Professionals interested in social justice and poverty reduction initiatives

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the root causes of child poverty.
• Gain practical knowledge of the policies and interventions aimed at reducing child poverty.
• Learn how mediators can support families affected by poverty and integrate this understanding into their practice.
• Understand how to advocate for families struggling with poverty and connect them with the resources they need.