Vision statement one: Where children are in their families and feel loved, they must stay – and families must be given support together to nurture that love and overcome the difficulties which get in the way.
The rate of children entering care decreases. For those that do need to enter care, a higher proportion are able to stay living at home with parents, or in a family setting.
Number and percentage of children who are living in foster care each year
| Year | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3927 | 32% |
| 2020 | 4744 | 33% |
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Notes
Reporting period: 1 August 2022 - 31 July 2023
Expanded Content
The number of children living in foster care is decreasing and has been since the promise was made. The percentage of children living with foster carers as a proportion of all children in the ‘care system’ is stable but has seen a small decrease between 2022 and 2023.