This comprehensive text provides health students and professionals with theoretical and practical information on the planning and implementation of a public health framework for children and young people. Demystifying the planning and delivery of public health services, it provides a comprehensive analysis of current childhood health and service delivery in the UK. Contributions are drawn from experts in each specific field and include topics such as approaches to parenting, school, legal issues, child and adolescent mental health issues, and the child’s perspective on service delivery.