Giving families an extra £20 a week could cut children’s chances of entering care, study finds

Children living in the poorest households are more likely to have repeat involvement with social services - (PA)

An extra £20 per week could reduce the chances of children who are living below the poverty line from entering the care system, a new study has found.

Researchers analysed data from six local authorities in London and south-east England and found that children living in the poorest households were more likely to experience repeat involvement with social care services and likely to be placed on child protection plans.