- Partnership transitions and mothers' employment - This research report looks into the relationship between mothers' "partnership transitions" and changes in their work patterns. www.dwp.gov.uk
- What Works in Residential Child Care - Residential homes that meet the personal, social, health and educational needs of children are much more likely to be safe.
Information taken from Highlight no.227. Highlights are comprehensive research summaries on a wide range of topics. For more information visit www.ncb.org.uk
FACTS AND FIGURES ON ... LOOKED-AFTER CHILDREN ADOPTION
During the year ending 31 March 2007, 3,300 looked after children were adopted. Ninety one per cent were adopted by two people (3,000). Eighty-four per cent of adopters were married, four per cent were unmarried couples (different gender), two per cent were unmarried couples (same gender) and one per cent of adopters were civil partners.
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