Residential Care: Special Report

Derren Hayes
Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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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