UK’s migration bill could put thousands of children ‘into arms of criminals’ Children’s social services bosses in England denounce plans that will ‘irreversibly distort the care system’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
Delays to mental health treatment in England ‘putting more children in care’ Association of Directors of Children’s Services says delays mean parents can no longer cope with children’s behaviour The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
Help from children’s services ‘the last resort’ for some families Councils are said to be experiencing a ‘substantial increase’ in demand, and seeing families with more complex risks, needs and vulnerabilities. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Councils in England and Wales pay £1m a year to house child in private care home Exclusive: Concerns raised as cost of providing specialist care for vulnerable children soars The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022
Private children’s home bosses in England criticised over huge profits Head of industry association hits out at children’s home owners ‘getting rich off taxpayers’ money’ The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022