There has been a steep decline in the number of adoption applications and orders, latest Family Court figures show. Between April and June 2025 there were 903 adoption applications, down 17% compared with the equivalent...
Children in care: deprivation of liberty
The Department for Education (DfE) has published new research exploring outcomes and support for children in care at risk of or subject to a Deprivation of liberty order in England. The research involved an evidence...
Children in care
The Department for Education (DfE) has published a new report on children in England returning to care after an adoption or special guardianship order (SGO). The report examines the stability of permanence placements...
Cost of place in children’s care homes in England hits almost £320,000 a year
Private firms’ profits soar, watchdog says, as prices nearly double in five years Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)...
“My Care Journey” publication is finally here!
Leicestershire Cares are delighted to announce the launch of My Care Journey, a publication curated and created entirely by care experienced young people, giving the reader a unique insight into life in the care system...
Study aims to tackle barriers to care-experienced mental health support
A “landmark” study has been launched to inform the design of future mental health support for care-experienced children and young people. Read the full article on this link to Children & Young People Now Share this:...
