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Number 26: Engaging hard-to-reach families and children 

June 2009 

by Natasha Cortis, Ilan Katz and Roger Patulny

This report documents one of three themed studies undertaken as part of the national evaluation (2004–2008) of the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy (SFCS) 2004–2009. The study explores how Communities for Children, Invest to Grow and Local Answers projects and activities have engaged clients who may be considered hard-to-reach.

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 Using interviews with key informants in a sample of projects, the report explores the key research questions:

  • How, and how effectively, have services receiving Local Answers, Invest to Grow, and Communities for Children funding engaged hard-to-reach populations?
  • What challenges have they faced?
  • What would help improve reach and engagement?

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