The money will go to the Working for Families Fund to extend ten existing support programmes and set up schemes in ten new local authorities.
So far, more than 2,000 parents have benefited from the programme, which was launched last year.
Wraparound childcare, sitter services and advice on jobs and training are examples of the local services to benefit from the Executive funding.
Of the total funding 10m will go to existing projects, such as those in Glasgow, North Lanarkshire and Dundee.
Glasgow will receive a total of 2.5m for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Councillor Steven Purcell, leader of the council, said, 'This scheme has helped to open up a whole set of new career opportunities and life changing experiences to people in Glasgow. Now due to this project, more than 550 people have had their lives and circumstances changed for the better.'
A total of 5m goes to set up projects in Edinburgh, Fife and South Lanarkshire which all receive 750,000. West Lothian, Aberdeen and Falkirk will receive 450,000 each; and Aberdeenshire, Angus, Midlothian and Clackmannanshire are to receive 350,000 each.
Fife Council said the funding would be used to complement existing childcare services, enabling it to provide affordable, flexible childcare, and work with employers to help them provide childcare subsidy schemes. The council will also recruit advisors to give parents advice on how to manage finances and debts.
Councillor Bill Kay said, 'By taking an integrated approach, offering assistance with childcare as well as support to sustain a job, we can deliver real change and make a real impact.'
