Joint chief executive Alison Garnham also praised the announcement of £200 Child Development Grants to help encourage contact with children's centres. "This takes an important step towards improving the life chances of the most disadvantaged children," she said. Darling also announced increases in child benefit, to £20 per week, and tax credits. The government has pledged a further £125m over the next three years to help families. Garnham said: "Increases in child benefit and tax credits are a...