Latest figures show a growth in the number of residential children’s care homes, but local authorities continue to report problems in finding sufficient care placements to meet the needs of young people.
Children who live in residential care now tend to be older and have more complex needs. Picture: Mikhaylovskiy/Adobe Stock
Children who live in residential care now tend to be older and have more complex needs. Picture: Mikhaylovskiy/Adobe Stock

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POLICY CONTEXT

Residential Care: Demand, supply and sufficiency


RESEARCH

Can wellbeing initiatives for professionals benefit children and young people?

How Wellbeing Charter is supporting residential child care workforce

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Liverpool on journey to sustainable children’s home sector

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