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ADCS launches inquiry into the care system

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  • Wednesday, October 24, 2012
  • | CYP Now
Directors of children's services have launched an inquiry into the purpose of the care system, as part of plans to radically improve provision for looked-after children across the country.

Health reforms 'ignore children in care'

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  • Tuesday, April 5, 2011
  • | CYP Now
The government's health reforms fail to recognise the needs of children in care and other vulnerable young people, the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) has warned.

Early intervention 'reduces demand for child protection services'

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  • Thursday, October 25, 2012
  • | CYP Now
Investment in early intervention is reducing demand for child protection services by up to 30 per cent in some local authorities, while other areas struggle to cope with huge increases in demand, research by the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) has found.

Scotland raises leaving care age to 21

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  • Wednesday, April 1, 2015
  • | CYP Now
Young people in Scotland who are in residential care, foster care, or kinship care will be able to remain in their placement up until the age of 21 as a result of landmark legislation.

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