The UK's devolved nations have made big commitments to children's services in their recent spending reviews, especially in foster care, with carers in Scotland and Northern Ireland soon to benefit from increased pay.
Last week the Northern Ireland Office, which takes care of the province's affairs while the Assembly is suspended, announced plans for higher allowances.
Finance minister Ian Pearson also promised to introduce a salaried foster care scheme to attract more people. And there will be a 24-hour and seven-days-a-week support service for foster carers.
In Scotland, a similar pledge was made at the end of September (Children Now, 6-12 October). Finance minister Andy Kerr committed the Scottish Executive to increasing the allowance for foster carers.
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