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Policy into practice Looked-after children

    Opinion
  • Tuesday, July 28, 2009
  • | CYP Now
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.

Kinship care

    Other
  • Tuesday, November 27, 2007
  • | CYP Now
Kinship care is when a child is placed with a carer who is a member of the family or a family friend. Sarah Cooper explores what support these individuals are entitled to from local authorities across the UK.

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