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 residential care each year
| Year | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1320 | 11% |
| 2020 | 1436 | 10% |
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Reporting period: 1 August 2022 - 31 July 2023
Expanded Content
In the last year, the number of children living in residential care has increased, following annual decreases since the promise was made. The percentage of children living in residential care as a proportion of all children in the ‘care system’ is more stable but has seen a small increase between 2022 and 2023.