Improving outcomes and support for children in care
Abstract
The number of children in care has risen in the last decade, with many facing challenges in stability, mental health and education. What does the evidence say about which interventions improve outcomes, and how current policy and system pressures shape support for looked after children?
Fields of Study & Subjects
Child Welfare and Adoption
Social Work Education and Practice
Child and Adolescent Health
Publication details
- Publication date
- 5 February 2026