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Vulnerable young people 'need more support', sector leaders have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 April 2020

Charities urge DfE to change 'misleading' Covid-19 care leavers guidance

Gavin Williamson led the government press briefing on Sunday. Picture: UK Prime Minister/Twitter

News 20 April 2020

DfE unveils home learning support as fostered children stay away from school

Cornwall Council has launched an appeal for emergency accommodation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 April 2020

Cornwall Council launches emergency appeal for care leaver accommodation

Concerns have been raised over more children witnessing domestic violence. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 April 2020

Increased support for domestic abuse victims as reports surge

Blogs 16 April 2020

We can hit the target, without missing the point

Adoptive families may face "greater stress" amid the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 April 2020

Adoption Support Fund to subsidise online services amid Covid-19 pandemic

Many workers have volunteered for 72-hour shifts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 April 2020

Children's home staff levels at 95 per cent despite Covid-19 outbreak

Charities have called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to increase child benefits. Picture: Parliament UK

News 8 April 2020

Coronavirus: Sunak urged to increase child benefit rate

Critics have reiterated calls for unregulated provision to be banned for all children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 8 April 2020

Consultation on unregulated accommodation extended

Care leavers share their experiences on video. Picture: Leicestershire Cares

News 6 April 2020

Care leavers share experiences of isolation

Experts warn that criminals may target children isolated due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 April 2020

Surge in child exploitation cases

Some social workers used the budget to provide trips and short breaks for families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 April 2020

Social workers 'thrive' using devolved budgets to support vulnerable families

Victims' commissioner for England and Wales Vera Baird published the report. Picture: Dame Vera Baird

News 2 April 2020

Victims' commissioner backs call to ban unregulated accommodation

Volunteers prepare to deliver parcels in Dudley. Picture: Dudley CVS

News 2 April 2020

Volunteers deliver 5,000 food parcels to children eligible for free school meals

Blogs 2 April 2020

The challenges residential schools face to protect children from sexual abuse