Our view: Children, families will suffer most from Cayuga Centers turmoil

Our view: Children, families will suffer most from Cayuga Centers turmoil

An Auburn human services agency is on shaky ground, and it's important to remember that the people who will suffer most as a result are the children and families the agency serves.

Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’

Organisations providing support for children said they are working in ‘progressively challenging circumstances’.

OFSTED says Wirral SEND families still being failed despite progress

FAMILIES in Wirral are still dealing with the consequences of years of failings by authorities to provide adequate support for their children. This…

1,700 referrals to children’s social care each day in England

Local Government Association calls for long-term funding in Spending Review and cross-government plan to support children and young people  The LGA has shared the latest figures on referrals to children’s social care in England. In the year ending May 31, 2024, 621,880 children were referred to such services – some 1,700 per day.  Photo by Vitolda Klein / Unsplash Such referrals are made when there is serious concern about a given child. Referra…

Charities and councils warn of childrens social care breaking point - Banbury FM

Councils and charities have joined forces to call on the Government to stabilise a children’s social care system at “breaking point”, and bolster protections in “progressively challenging circumstances”. Organisations providing support to children said it is vital that additional funding is included in the forthcoming spending review to ensure children and young people are shielded from harm at a time of rising demand and costs. The latest Gover…

Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’ - Rother Radio

Councils and charities have joined forces to call on the Government to stabilise a children’s social care system at “breaking point”, and bolster protections in “progressively challenging circumstances”. Organisations providing support to children said it is vital that additional funding is included in the forthcoming spending review to ensure children and young people are shielded from harm at a time of rising demand and costs. The latest Gover…