Policy into practice Looked-after children
Anne Longfield
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The issue: Around 60,000 children in England are in care at any one time. Many of them have suffered traumatic experiences, abuse or neglect. The transition to new adult carers in unfamiliar settings can add to their stress without extended families, friends and siblings around to offer support.
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