Sadly, short term financial policies are undertaken, rather than investing longterm.
In the 90s I helped run a preschool group for parents and children in an area of great need, one parent families, unemployment etc. Brilliant job as we helped parents have the confidence to come into school, even when they had had negative school experiences. We were able to support with parenting issues, behaviour, etc. There was so much positivity from our parents. Then the funding was withdrawn.......