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 of children (0-17 years) entering the ‘care system’ during the year
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3004 |
| 2020 | 3490 |
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Notes
Reporting period: 1 August 2022 - 31 July 2023
Expanded Content
The number of children entering the ‘care system’ each year is decreasing overall. The number of children entering the ‘care system’ in 2023 is therefore lower than in 2020