In the latest edition of CYP Now: Foster care special, digital poverty, and SEND Review

Children's Services
Young people could be left worse off in the long run, Centrepoint has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

Energy bills: Government measures ‘not enough’ to support vulnerable young people through price hike

Social Care
The equivalent of more than 600 referrals relating to domestic violence per day were made per day during 2020/21, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

Warning over gaps in support for child victims of domestic abuse

Social Care
Some care leavers said they found it easier to access support during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

Extra support during pandemic improves care leavers’ wellbeing

Social Care
Newcastle was visited by inspectors in November. Picture: Adobe Stock

Local authorities praised by Ofsted over children’s services improvements

Social Care
A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

Social Care
The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

Social Care
MP for South Shields Emma Lewell-Buck backs the campaign. Picture: CYP Now

#KeepCaringto18: Care leavers deliver petition to Downing Street

Social Care
Young people should be offered three careers advice sessions, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock

MPs launch inquiry on careers guidance

Education
Some councils offer benefits to foster carers including discounts on attractions, such as theme parks and holiday parks. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Councils turn to inducements to attract scarce fostering families

Social Care
The profile of many foster carers tends to be among the older age group with people often choosing to look after children following a career in teaching, care or social work. Picture: Konstantin Yuganov/Adobe Stock

Incentive payments: sector split over ethics and effectiveness

Social Care
The pilot aimed to encourage looked-after children to discuss mental wellbeing. Picture: Motortion/Adobe Stock

Lessons from mental health pilots

Health