Three quarters of foster carers leave placements after turning 18, new research shows

December 2, 2020

Just a quarter of care leavers remain with their foster carers after turning 18, new research by the Fostering Network shows.

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The independent review of children’s social care in England has published its Case for change, setting out current problems faced by children’s social care. Findings include: there needs to be a shift in focus from assessing and investigating...

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