Our world right now certainly seems “volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous”. Covid has placed unforeseen demands in front of us and added greater complexity to issues such as hidden harm, criminal exploitation and domestic abuse. That is all before we really understand what is coming in terms of the economy, unemployment and the associated financial stress in family life.
More children are entering care year-on-year and placements can be far from home, scarce and unable to meet the child’s needs. A care review hasn’t yet started but it feels like a once in a generation opportunity to resolve, with our partners, some of the complex challenges in the system. It needs to be radical and bold and not just about increasing the number of placements. For many, care is a protective factor but being in care should not be seen as an end goal in itself.
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