#child-welfare

#child-welfare

The report released highlights that the depleted number of special care places leads to prolonged waiting times for court-ordered placements, with some waiting up to seven months.

"Whenever I'm feeling alone, my go-to place is just my bed where it's filled with stuffed animals. Even though there's nobody present, it's kind of like you don't feel lonely at all."

The police described the children’s dwelling as a 'house of horror', where they were locked up since December 2021, suffering severe neglect and abuse.

More than 200,000 children will be living in short-term emergency accommodation in England by 2029, as projections show a 26% increase in five years.

Inspectors found that Camden's prompt and skilfully-delivered early help had visibly improved children's circumstances, preventing the need for intervention in many cases.

Families have also told us that there are no consistent timelines for reviews, which can further compound their grief, as they may be waiting years for answers.

The proposal aims to eliminate unregulated experts from family courts in England and Wales, addressing concerns over their qualifications and influence on critical child welfare decisions.